United States motorcycle enthusiasts can learn a lot by looking to their peers in Europe, which has as rich a history as they do.

Hedley J. Cox was living in England when he became involved in racing in the early 1950s. An engineer of the first order, he raced and designed machines and traveled with a team to International Grand Prix meetings in Europe.

In this behind-the-scenes look at the world of motorcycle racing, you'll learn the answers to questions such as:

• How does management politics affect racing?
• Why did British motorcycle manufacturers lose...