Michael Dowson | Part 2 - World class talent and two wheeling a Toyota

2026-06-09

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Conquering the Castrol 6 hour and success in the legendary Swann Series. Making his mark internationally at events like the famous Suzuka 8 hour. Doing double duty - the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix and the Bathurst 1000 - in the same season!Nearly rolling a Corolla and how it became a national marketing campaign.Going from Yamaha to Kawasaki and reflections on that move now with the benefit of time.Quitting out of frustration in Japan but not before proving a point. And how he quietly...

Conquering the Castrol 6 hour and success in the legendary Swann Series. Making his mark internationally at events like the famous Suzuka 8 hour.

Doing double duty - the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix and the Bathurst 1000 - in the same season!
Nearly rolling a Corolla and how it became a national marketing campaign.

Going from Yamaha to Kawasaki and reflections on that move now with the benefit of time.
Quitting out of frustration in Japan but not before proving a point.

And how he quietly helped introduce Mick Doohan to some well connected types, a pivotal moment as ‘Mighty Mick’ headed for Honda and a string of 500cc World Titles.

Plus ‘Golf Buggy Derbies’ and the gripping tale of a Great White Shark!

Straight talk, some laughs and wonderful recollections from a diversely talented world class racer.

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