Agostini then fought a season-long battle with Honda's Jim Redman for the 1965 350cc world championship.

Pittsburgh was locked in a season-long battle with Montreal for first place, but took the lead for good in the final days of the season.

Dalglish brought in Shay Given, costing £1.5 million, and a season-long battle for the number one spot ensued between the two goalkeepers.

The National League race came down to a season-long battle between St. Louis and Brooklyn.

The following season saw Dartford involved in a season-long battle with Furness for the Division One title.

Dario Franchitti began the season as defending champion of the IndyCar Series, after a season-long battle with Will Power in 2010.

He won with Ferrari in 1961 after having had a season-long battle with team mate Wolfgang von Trips.

The win set him up with a good base to start his 1998 campaign, which he was able to win after a season-long battle with Michael Schumacher.

In 1963 he waged a season-long battle with Honda's Jim Redman for the 250 world championship.

Provini would wage a season-long battle with Honda's Jim Redman for the 250 world championship.