Two American racers. One Italian legend. And the biggest motorcycle race in America in more than a decade.
My colleague Rob Kelly also ranked it #10 on his list of the best motorcycle documentaries.
Trailer for “The Doctor, The Tornado & The Kentucky Kid”
You Can’t Make This Sh!t Up
- The doc captures the first MotoGP race held in the United States in 11 years, instantly making Laguna Seca one of the biggest motorcycle racing events in American history.
- Riders push prototype motorcycles past 300 km/h, or about 186 mph, around Laguna Seca. That includes the Corkscrew, a blind downhill turn where one small mistake can end a race or a career.
Watch “The Doctor, The Tornado & The Kentucky Kid”
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Ratings:
- My Rating: 91/100
- IMDb Rating: 7.7/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 86/100 (Users)
Director’s Note: Mark Neale directed this documentary. He went on to make several motorcycle racing films, including “Fastest” and “Hitting the Apex.”
Release Date: 2006
Other Unique Stuff
- Much of the dialogue between the riders and crew members was captured naturally during the race weekend instead of being recreated later.
- The documentary helped introduce many American viewers to MotoGP years before the sport gained broader streaming coverage in the United States.
- Laguna Seca became one of the rare places where American fans could watch the world’s fastest motorcycle racers compete in person during that era.
Wrap Up:
If you enjoy motorsports, this is one of the best behind-the-scenes looks at MotoGP I’ve seen.
Thanks for reading!
Heather Fenty, Guest Writer, Daily Doc