Homework Assignment

John Britten

Due:  Friday 18^th March

1. When and where was John Britten born.
2. Tell me about his upbringing and family.
3. What did Britten train for at university?
4. Why was Britten seen as a “visionary designer”?
5. How did Britten show determination and perseverance throughout the  development of his motorbike?
6. What races did Britten’s bike win? What is important about these races?
7. What was special about Britten’s motor bike? What were they made of and where did he make them?
8. How many Britten bikes were made?
9. How and when did John Britten die?
10. Compare two NZ bike racing legends. How are John Britten and Bert Munro similar?

Please do not cut & paste or repeat things that other people have written about him.

http://www.nzonscreen.com/title/britten-backyard-visionary-1993

http://collections.tepapa.govt.nz/Theme.aspx?irn=1487

http://www.nzedge.com/heroes/britten.html

http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/kids/famousnewzealanders/more/johnbrittenandthesuperbike.asp

http://www.britten.co.nz/