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This is how scary it is to speed around a MotoGP track at 180mph

Published 14:30 27 Aug 2019 BST

Updated 16:38 27 Aug 2019 BST

Wayne Farry
This is how scary it is to speed around a MotoGP track at 180mph

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"I am shitting myself to be honest mate"

These are the words of a man mere moments away from saddling up on the back of a MotoGP bike and 'enjoying' a lap around the world famous Silverstone track. The prospect is indeed a daunting one. For the average human not accustomed to speeds faster than those of a car, hopping on a MotoGP bike is fairly terrifying, but thankfully we had MotoGP legend Randy Mamola for guidance. With gear on and a GoPro equipped, we were ready to take to the track and see what all the fuss is about. https://twitter.com/JOE_co_uk/status/1165579574329184258?s=20

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This is how scary it is to speed around a MotoGP track at 180mph