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Book SynopsisFormula One is speed, glamour, danger - and eye-watering wealth. Driven: The Men Who Made Formula One tells how a small group of extraordinary men transformed Formula One from a niche sport played out on primitive tracks surrounded by hay bales and grass verges into a 1 billion circus performing in vast theatres of entertainment all over the world.Led by Bernie Ecclestone, the billionaire ringmaster, this clique started by scraping a living to go racing and ended up creating space-age cars, turning drivers from amateur gladiators into multimillion-pound superstars, like Ayrton Senna and Lewis Hamilton, while the names of Ferrari, McLaren and Williams are now as familiar around the world as Manchester United or Real Madrid. For 20 years, Kevin Eason watched how these men operated like a sporting Mafia, protecting each other while squabbling over the vast wealth pouring into the sport. As motor racing correspondent for The Times and then with The SundaTrade ReviewThe book's many anecdotes make it fast-paced and difficult to put down. * Autosport *As a primer on how F1 got to the state it is in - and who got it there - you couldn't ask for much better. Driven tells you more about any of its subjects in a handful of pages then the last book I read on F1 managed in 300. * Racefans.net *

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Book SynopsisVilleneuve sheds new light on the Formula 1 legend through 48 illuminating interviews with his contemporaries and a stunning array of action and behind-the-scenes photographs, many previously unseen. Gilles Villeneuve, F1's last cavalier, lives on in the memories of his fans - his heritage all the more colourful thanks to Karoly Mehes' vivid tribute. Villeneuve's Formula 1 career only lasted for 67 grands prix between 1977 and 1982, yet he made an indelible impression as a driver who raced without limits. Having debuted for McLaren, the daredevil Canadian soon switched to F1's most charismatic team: Enzo Ferrari was Villeneuve's biggest fan. After his tragic death in May 1982, Villeneuve's legend has continued to grow globally. Karoly Mehes has interviewed Villeneuve's Ferrari team-mates, his opponents and journalists - as well as Gilles' widow, Joann, and son, Jacques (world champion of 1997). Nearly 40 years on, they speak about the incandescent star of Formula 1 - a man who gave everything for his beloved sport, ultimately his life.

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Book SynopsisThe first edition of this book was groundbreaking: an entire book dedicated to F1 records and trivia, which proved hugely popular with F1 enthusiasts and fans of racing statistics. This new second edition is fully updated, with up-to-date stats, and an extended narrative including many amusing, and some serious, stories from the history of F1. There are performance records of every driver, every car constructor, and every engine make to have taken part, a detailed insight into the variety of qualifying procedures throughout the years, a summary of regulation changes since 1950 and a quick reference guide to every grand prix result. Performances are analysed by nationality, youngest/oldest, fastest/slowest, consecutive wins, poles, most wins at different circuits, and lots more. It's not just focused on drivers and cars, but circuits, engines and tyres too. A comprehensive photographic section depicts the changing scene of Formula 1 since its inception in 1950. This book will be an invaluable reference book, that will both entertain and provide definitive data at your fingertips.Trade ReviewA highly absorbing, interesting, revealing and entertaining work that gives a completely new slant and new ideas on how to look at Formula 1 past and present - Club Lotus News. It is, undeniably, Formula 1 - The Knowledge ... a worthy addition on any serious fan of Formula 1's history's bookcase - OldRacingCars.com. the most complete book of Formula 1 records and trivia ever published ... once dipped into it's an addictive 'page turner'!--Speedscene. This is a book which should be within easy reach of all Grand Prix race and F1 enthusiasts---BRDC Bulletin. it is the ultimate coffee table book for those with any interest in Formula 1. Leave it on the coffee table, and each time you sit down with a hot drink, pick it up, flick to a new page, and read a few things - you will learn something new---www.silhouet.coman. invaluable and unreservedly recommended addition to personal, professional, community, and academic library Formula 1 automotive racing reference collections--Midwest Book Review. This is one coffee table book that will not gather any dust. As soon as it's spotted, taken to hand, it will not be left down---Fleet Car Magazine. What makes Formula 1 - The Knowledge so special is the fact that it is not an simple book ... It's a book that goes far beyond the obvious--Almanaque da Formula 1. A must have for any F1 enthusiast interested in statistics and data painstakingly chronicled over F1's journey--Team Chequered Flag. now I know where I can find answer to any possible statistical question about our amazing sport--Sinisa (Seas) Linicthere's so much more in here, including anecdotes and F1 oddities to go with the hard facts. F1 Racing --- Not the kind of thing you'll want to read on the 7.24 from Orpington to London Victoria, but worth a gentle amble while you're cradling a brandy globe of an evening. Motor Sport --- its meticulously researched and detailed deconstruction of Formula 1 by every metric you can think of. And not a `bad stat' in sight. F1 Fanatic --- it is a treasure for those who need deeper analysis than the results of a race ... Seriously, for the avid enthusiast this is a superb title for your book shelf. Auto Tradition. Any Formula 1 fan will be amazed at this book, simply because they can discover so much that was previously hidden. If you are interested in numbers and curious facts about the GP sport and would like to get to know the Grand Prix sport in a completely different way, you will not want to miss out on "Formula 1 The Knowledge". - Speedweek. Perfect for the statistician, this in-depth F1 bible has all the facts, numbers and records you could ever wish for. It includes a vast array of amazing pub facts, too. - Classic Car Weekly. This is very much a book for the hardcore fan to build a greater understanding of champion drivers and those who weren't able to make the grade. - Autosport. A wonderful collection piece for any fan of the sort. - Motorsport Week. The updated second edition goes even further to impress the most stat-driven fan, with every conceivable piece of information presented in a wonderfully easy to follow format. - Classic & Sports Car. --- It’s essentially a reference book that will answer almost any question for F1 fans - but learning it cabby style would give you an instant specialist subject on Mastermind, and some great pub quiz zingers.- New Zealand Classic CarTable of ContentsChapter 1 - Coincidences Chapter 2 - Car Numbers Chapter 3 - When & Where Chapter 4 - World Champion Drivers Chapter 5 - Race Starting Drivers Chapter 6 - Winning Drivers Chapter 7 - Podium Drivers Chapter 8 - Pole Position Drivers Chapter 9 - Front Row Drivers Chapter 10 - Fastest Lap Drivers Chapter 11 - Point Scoring Drivers Chapter 12 - Race Leading Drivers Chapter 13 - Miscellaneous Driver Facts Chapter 14 - F1 Drivers Outside The World Championship Chapter 15 - World Champion Constructors Chapter 16 - Race Starting Constructors Chapter 17 - Winning Constructors Chapter 18 - Podium Constructors Chapter 19 - Pole Position Constructors Chapter 20 - Front Row Constructors Chapter 21 - Fastest Lap Constructors Chapter 22 - Point Scoring Constructors Chapter 23 - Race Leading Constructors Chapter 24 - Car Models Chapter 25 - Miscellaneous Constructor Facts Chapter 26 - Engines Chapter 27 - Tyres Appendix 1 - In Memoriam Appendix 2 - Development of Formula 1 Regulations Appendix 3 - Development of Formula 1 Qualifying Procedures Appendix 4 - Race Results: Quick Reference Guide

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Book SynopsisThe story of Ford's original, home-grown small cars, the Mustang II and Pinto. Follow their progress through a difficult decade when Henry took on the imports, battled bureaucracy and gave America the economy and sports luxury subcompacts they wanted. This book details the successful design, building and sale of these small American Fords that faced domestic and foreign rivals. Mustang II and Pinto went through many permutations, appearance and performance packages - options that have helped the cars become collectible classics, and are prime examples of the decade the pony car survived. Going beyond stock standard were the customizers and racers that pushed the cars and their designs to the limit. Mustang II and Pinto graced enthusiast car magazine covers, and became stars in TV and films. They were small cars that made a big impact, and kept the Mustang galloping. Marc Cranswick draws on his lifelong passion for iconic American cars and this book delivers another unique insight into these models. His other books include Ford Midsize Muscle - Fairlane, Torino & Ranchero; MOPAR Muscle - Barracuda, Dart & Valiant; and Pontiac Firebird - The Auto-Biography.Trade ReviewThe book is a must-read for anyone keen on US auto history - Classic Car Weekly. --- Marc Cranswick draws on his lifelong passion for iconic American cars and this book delivers another unique insight into these models - Mustang Round-up. --- You'll look at Mustang IIs and Pintos differently after reading this--Classic Cars. --- This book was a wonderfully nostalgic look at the automotive experience of the 1970s. The photos are beautifully done, feature good detail and variety, and keep the book visually interesting on every page. My highest recommendation as an outstanding reference and an enjoyable reading experience. - IPMS/USA Journal. --- Make your own decisions after reading this informative and well-written biography of two of Ford’s less loved cars - Classic AmericanTable of ContentsIntroduction - Dearborn discovers small cars 1. Mustang II - Henry's new Deuce 2. Sporty Mustang II - The Pony becomes a Cobra 3. Ford Pinto - Dearborn's own subcompact 4. Total performance - Ford Pinto goes racing Appendix A - The Sudden Death Mustang II Appendix B - Pavement Pounder Pinto - V8 Street & Cruise Night Special Appendix C - Famous & Infamous Pintos Appendix D - Pinto Safety - Unfairly accused Appendix E - Ford items of interest Appendix F - Pangra - What Pinto is this?

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Book SynopsisVirtually from the moment of its launch in April, 1964, the Ford Mustang has been a favorite among road racers. From the Tour de France, to production sports car racing, the SCCA Trans-Am series, regional and national A/Sedan competitions, and international and domestic sedan championships in Great Britain, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, the Mustang has enjoyed a following like few other models. This book is a photographic celebration of road racing Mustangs throughout the world. It focuses on production-based cars, rather than the heavily modified tube-frame silhouette machines that began appearing in the late 1970s. Included are images of big-budget factory-supported cars competing in the Trans-Am series, right through to low-buck independents, and cars competing throughout the world. Using only period images, including countless photos that have never before been published, this is a true photographic history, depicting the global popularity of the Ford Mustang as a road racing car.Trade ReviewAll in all, a very nicely done book, well worth the price. - The Shelby AmericanTable of ContentsAbout this book Acknowledgements Introduction Chapter 1: 1964 Chapter 2: 1965 Chapter 3: 1966 Chapter 4: 1967 Chapter 5: 1968 Chapter 6: 1969 Chapter 7: 1970 Chapter 8: 1971 Chapter 9: 1972 Chapter 10: 1973-1986 Epilogue Index

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Book SynopsisLet's dispel the myth that becoming a racing driver is an unobtainable dream. Although not cheap, it is certainly an accessible hobby or career path. As well as guiding the reader through the early processes of becoming a racing driver, from karting through to car racing, it also focuses on how to make the most of track time, how to utilise instruction, and the importance of using professional race simulator centres. The author also shares some inside information relating to media skills, such as how to deal with the motorsport press, and how to use social media to your advantage. The experience she has gathered during her motorsport career has formed the basis for this book, drawing on her experience as a motorsport journalist, writing for various publications and online media outlets, as well as working for a track day company, various motor racing clubs and organisations, and running her own Motorsport PR agency.Trade ReviewThe book is a very clearly written best mate to help you past the unknown hurdles .. Given the outlay to get going, this book is a small investment to make sure you do it right. - www.silhouet.com --- an abundance of information. - Auto Express --- this inexpensive paperback is a must read which covers every conceivable aspect from square one. - Speedscene --- This compact but densely packed softback is a must-have introduction if you’re curious about what’s involved, both for karting and for car racing. ... It’s quite possibly the best 15 quid you’ll ever spend in your racing career. - Octane (UK)Table of ContentsForeword About the Author Note from the Author Chapter 1: Getting Started The Racing Budget What to include when setting your budget Karting Car Racing ARDS Licence Obtaining a karting licence Obtaining a junior race licence Obtaining a race licence Race Kit Chapter 2: What to Race and Where Karting The Kart Championships and clubs Progressing from karting - the next step on the motorsport ladder Car Racing The Car Differences in car regulations for junior and senior race championships Championships and Series Junior racing championships and series Senior racing championships and series (Aged 16 plus) The Clubs Chapter 3: Track Time Karting Kart Circuits Test Days Track Days Car Racing The Circuits Test Days Junior Drivers (rules and regulations for junior drivers on a test day) Instruction Track Days Junior Drivers Track day companies that accept junior drivers Rules and regulations for junior drivers on a track day Instruction Chapter 4: Simulators Professional simulators - What's available? How to use them to get the most from your session Simulators and instruction Chapter 5: Race Meetings Karting Booking your first race meeting Race Meeting Procedure What to be aware of Car Racing Booking your first race meeting Race Meeting Procedure What to be aware of Chapter 6: The Media Social Media Print and Online Media Live Streaming Chapter 7: The Next Step Progressing from club motor racing Appendix Race Day Check List

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Book SynopsisNew paperback edition! There are still those who see the Porsche 914 model as a ‘funny little car,’ compared to the immortal 911. Granted, in its day, professional rally drivers were not keen on the 914: they were nervous driving it at the limit. Yet the records show that 914s were driven to at least 41 class wins, and at least 71 positions on the other two steps of the podium in Regional, National, and International Rallies. Racing on the circuits of Europe, 914s came home first in their class, and even took overall victory many times. In the USA, in IMSA GTU championship, in nationals, and internationals, it was the same story – and that’s not counting the multitude of SCCA regional races. The 914 first raced in 1970 … the last? Who knows: even now they’re still used in the USA’s SCCA GT classes. 'Porsche – the Racing 914s' is a study in pictures, statistics, factory information, and interviews, that will show the Porsche 914 in a whole new light. This richly illustrated book is released as a limited edition of only 1500 copies - a must have for all Porsche 914 and racing enthusiasts.Table of ContentsForeword - Günther Steckkönig Introduction - Author Chapter 1- Centre of attention – the mid engine idea Chapter 2- 1967-1976 the road cars - concept – design – politics and production Chapter 3- The competition begins 1970 Chapter 4- Good times-Racing in Europe 1971 Chapter 5- Rescue-The first safety car Chapter 6- Privateer time – Racing in Europe 1972-1976 Chapter 7- Tarmac and dust- The rallying story Chapter 8- Big country - Racing in the USA 1970 to 1975 Chapter 9- What came after Europe and the USA 1976 onwards Chapter 10- The Statistics- Performance results Appendix

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Book SynopsisFor more than 50 years the Formula Ford Festival has been the proving ground for ambitious racing drivers looking to make their mark. The Brands Hatch meeting was where the likes of Johnny Herbert, Damon Hill and Jenson Button first made their names, while both Michael Schumacher and Nigel Mansell never made it out of their heats. Now a club meeting, in its heyday the Festival was one of the UK's biggest motor sport events, drawing tens of thousands of spectators, and enjoying more than a decade of prime coverage on the BBC's Grandstand. From humble beginnings at a cold Snetterton, the move to Brands Hatch, the peak of the 1980s followed by a gentle decline, this book tells the story of the Festival. Drawing on exclusive contributions from some of the event's legends and prestigious alumni, it covers all the on-track action together with off-track intrigue and controversies.

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Book SynopsisBox! Box! Box! tells the story of the 2022 Formula One championship. It captures the drama on and beyond the Grand Prix circuit, from high-speed accidents to the glamour of Monaco. After the fall -out of Abu Dhabi in 2021, would F1 ever be the same? Max Verstappen would be tested by a new challenge from the scarlet Ferraris. With new rivals, would he keep his nerve and prove himself a worthy champion? And could Lewis Hamilton bounce back after the huge disappointment of missing out on his eighth title? More than a race review, this book shines a light on what makes the sport tick away from the circuits. So, strap in as we revisit the 2022 campaign through each round, along with the stories that make F1 fascinating beyond race days.

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Book SynopsisStarting from the Back of the Grid: Misadventures Inside Formula One's Flying Circus is the hilarious and endearing story of how an academic flop with a prodigious talent for getting into embarrassing situations somehow succeeds in the glamorous world of Formula One.The author, a TV producer and occasional cameraman, gives a distinctive perspective on F1’s Flying Circus, up close and personal with motorsport legends, A-list celebrities and the super-rich. He tells of his encounters with its greatest drivers and most intriguing behind-the-scenes personalities, and recalls the sport’s rivalries, tragedies and scandals.He charts his own comedic career path from rough sleeper on a rubbish tip in Hong Kong to the paddock in Monte Carlo where his first words to Michael Schumacher caused the racing legend to inflate with rage. But a few traumatic days later he is sipping champagne high above the track on race day.If you love Formula One and have a sense of humour, you will want to read this book.Trade Review"Engaging, entertaining and laugh-out-loud funny, if we ran a rating system, this would get full marks! It's the structure of Starting From The Back Of The Grid that truly makes this a book that cannot be put down. What immediately strikes you about this book is the honesty with which it was written. There is an unfiltered rawness to the recollections, and this is one of the factors that makes this one of the most engaging motorsport books on offer." * Autosport Magazine *"It's often said that in Formula One you meet a better class of person at the back of the grid. For all that Kris makes out he's the Mr Bean of the paddock, he's actually a solid bloke and much appreciated. If you want a different take on the mad, mad world that is F1, this is the book for you." -- James Allen * Motorsport Network Media *"I first encountered Kris at BSkyB in London when his career was on a terminal downhill trajectory, so it was a huge surprise to meet him again in the Formula One paddock. Like a durable (but blistered and slow) hard compound tyre, he somehow kept going when he should have been black-flagged long ago. This book is an exhaustive compendium of how not to make sports television. Read it at your peril." -- Craig Slater * Sky Sports UK *"Kris may claim to have no idea what he’s doing, but he somehow lasted this long, so I have my suspicions. This book shows that many of the F1 paddock’s weird and wonderful personalities have hilarious failings and, like Kris, needed more than a few lucky breaks to make it. This book provides a unique angle on the glamorous, intriguing and outlandish world of Formula One." -- Chris Medland * Racer/Motor Sport Magazine/SiriusXM *"Formula One is a travelling circus with hundreds of people making the show happen. Having taken time to think back over the many characters I have met in the sport, I have no hesitation in saying that Kris, unequivocally, is one of them!" -- Will Buxton * Liberty Media/FOM *"Kryslexia: a learning difficulty that drastically impairs the skills required for the accurate reading, writing and speaking of Spanish, resulting in a hilarious vocabulary." -- Diego Mejía * Fox Sports *"TV crews in the F1 paddock work under extreme pressure and every second counts. When I am preparing my technical demonstrations, I am often working against the clock to get ready for the live broadcast. It’s a relief to know that Kris is there solving problems with a smile and positive energy, even if he seems to be running around like a headless chicken. I hope you enjoy the book." -- Albert Fabrega * Formula One presenter, technical expert and broadcaster *"Kris is hard to keep up with as he zooms round the paddock at warp speed, but on the rare occasions when the job allows, he's outstandingly cool company too!" -- David Tremayne"Kris, the man with the cap, is one of the friendliest and most helpful people in the paddock. He always has time for everyone. No matter how hectic or stressful the situation, he is always calm and kind." -- Mervi Kallio * Viaplay TV *"Had I known half of what I learned reading these hilarious, hair-raising stories, I would have fired Kris years ago!" -- Juan Fossaroli * ESPN Disney *"Brings to life the reality of producing F1 coverage, juxtaposing the mundane and tedious with the flashes of glamour that makes paddock life so alluring. A different and ego-free voice from inside the F1 paddock.” * racefans.net *

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Book Synopsis"Tales from the Toolbox" is a unique collection of behind-the-scenes stories and anecdotes as told, in their own words, by former Grand Prix mechanics who have worked at the top level of the sport during the past 50 years. On the front line of the sport, mixing with drivers and team bosses, they saw a side of it that nobody else got to see and rarely gets to hear about - and this book tells their story. Chapters are themed around a particular aspect of a mechanic's life, ranging from what they consider the highs and lows of their career, to their opinions of drivers and team bosses, the all-nighters, letting off steam, the 'Mechanic's Gallon', nightmare journeys and customs capers. It also reveals a tale of camaraderie between teams and individual mechanics which is hard to imagine in today's highly competitive Formula One environment. The stories are supplemented by photographs from the archives and photo albums of the mechanics themselves, many of which are previously unseen.Trade Review"The photos, many of which come from the mechanics' personal collections, are not only priceless, but properly capture the moments and tales told by the crew members. This book is a must for all racing fans" - autoracinghistory.com "Chapter themes in this enjoyable paperback range from travel to job risks, with memories of key spanner-men. Pull-out boxes make it easy to dip into ..." - Classic & Sports Car "Few books have given us as much enjoyment in recent months as this compilation of tales from the less than glamorous side of motor sport. Buy it!" - Octane "A brilliant read, this is a book that you'll keep dipping into." - Club Lotus News "This is one of those books you can dip into anywhere - in its plainly-told tales you feel a vibe and a zeitgeist that many weighty histories don't give and which, because of ever higher technologies and regulations, is probably gone for ever." - Classic Cars "Buy this immensely entertaining book and help out a very worthy cause in the process." - Vintage Racecar "A fascinating insight into a part of the world of motor racing that is usually hidden behind garage doors." - The Marshal "This is the most absorbing motorsport 'inside story' book to be published in a long time." - Speed Scene "This small format book packs so much into its 172 pages. It's a real winner." - New Zealand Classic Car A UNIQUE insight into the pitlanes of Formula One ... With unprecedented everyday access so close to famous drivers and fiery bosses, this recalls some brilliant tales - good and bad - from those who were at the sharp end. Auto ExpressTable of ContentsAcknowledgements Foreword by Sir Jackie Stewart OBE Introduction 1 Getting there: travel trials and tribulations 2 Anything to declare? Customs capers 3 The all-nighter: par for the course 4 One big, happy family 5 The mechanic's gallon 6 The team bosses and designers 7 Letting off steam 8 The Champions 9 The contenders 10 The highs, lows, risks and responsibilities 11 Nuts and bolts Index

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Book SynopsisThe latest in the Exceptional Cars series tells the story of one of the two cars bought by The Automovil Club Argentino (ACA). Painted in the bright blue and yellow Argentine racing colours, 1600 was to play an important role in the Argentine team's international expeditions to Europe. Fangio won two races in the car, the most important being at Pau in 1950, where he repeated his win in the ACA sister car a year earlier. As well as a detailed chronicle of the car’s highs and lows, the text includes profiles of the drivers who raced in 1600 and a personal account of driving and running the car by a former owner who describes the daunting task of re-creating a Maserati 4CLT engine from scratch. 

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Book SynopsisFew, if any, Jaguar XK120s can have enjoyed a more fascinating and varied life than chassis number 660725. Just under two-thirds of the total production was allocated to the Roadster, which had caused such a stir at the 1948 London Motor Show. Of that, 660725 was one of just 1,173 right-hand-drive Roadsters constructed. 'Apart from now being the longest-serving XK120 owner, I also consider myself the most fortunate, lucky, accidental, blessed, providential – call it what you will – owner. Why? Because no fictional script writer could have come up with the number or variety of experiences, both dangerous and funny, in so many different countries and environments, that any combination of car and man would experience together.’ Bob Henderson, January 2013

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Book SynopsisBrian Redman is one of very few notable British racing drivers whose racing life has yet to be put on record in book form. Now that is about to be rectified. Packed with photographs, Redman's memoir is a vivid account of his varied racing exploits, with special focus on the period 1968-73.

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Book SynopsisOfficially licensed with the ACO, the organisers of the annual Le Mans 24 Hours race, this sumptuous book is the seventh title in this decade-by-decade series and completes coverage of the endurance classic from its very beginning to the end of the 20th century. This title covers the nine races of the 1930s (no race was held in 1936) in which honours were divided between Italian, French and British manufacturers. Each race is exhaustively covered in vivid photographs, an insightful commentary providing more detailed information than has ever been published about the period, and full statistics. Compiled by an acknowledged authority of this legendary race, this series of books is treasured by all enthusiasts of sports car racing.In the 1930 race Bentley achieved its fourth consecutive success, Woolf Barnato and Glen Kidston the winning drivers in the very same ‘Speed Six'' with which they had won in 1929.Two of Britain''s greats of the era, Earl Howe and Henry Bir

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Book SynopsisKen Tyrrell's famous Formula 1 racing team will forever be associated with Jackie Stewart and the three World Championship titles they won together. But the Tyrrell story is far bigger than that, embracing nearly 40 action-packed years, from initial forays as an entrant in Formula Junior in 1960 to eventual demise in 1998. Along the way, the team with its larger-than-life proprietor was always universally respected in the world's Formula 1 paddocks, often as the plucky underdog. In compiling this comprehensive history, the author has interviewed dozens of surviving team members - including most of the drivers and many mechanics - to gather their memories and present an energetic, touching, compelling and above all entertaining narrative. Published in the 50th anniversary year of Tyrrell's last championship title, this book will be treasured by all racing enthusiasts.

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Book SynopsisJacky Ickx is one of the true greats of motor racing. In a career spanning nearly 40 years, he was both highly successful and hugely versatile, racing at the highest level in a wide variety of categories - including Formula 1, sports cars, touring cars and rally raids - and winning throughout. Among many accolades, he won the Le Mans 24 Hours an unprecedented six times and twice finished runner-up in the Formula 1 World Championship. This exhaustively researched book has been written with his full co-operation and outlines every one of the 565 races that he contested in cars and on motorcycles, forming a detailed and insightful record of his racing life supported by over 850 photographs, many of which have never been published before. This is a racing driver's biography of exceptional depth that all motorsport enthusiasts will treasure. Key content • Starting in motorcycle trials, Ickx was twice crowned Belgian champion before switching to four wheels; he immediately proved himself a winner in touring cars and single-seaters, becoming European Formula 2 Champion in 1967. • From 1967, he established himself as a star in sports cars, driving blue-and-orange Gulf Mirages and Ford GT40s to numerous successes, culminating in his first Le Mans victory in 1969 with its famously close finish. • Snapped up by Ferrari for 1968, he achieved a heroic first Formula 1 victory in that year’s rain-soaked French Grand Prix, confirming his career-long reputation for peerless driving in wet weather. • Other than one season with Brabham, Ickx spent his best Formula 1 years with Ferrari, achieving eight wins in the period 1968–72, and twice finishing second in the World Championship standings, with Brabham (1969) and Ferrari (1970). • Post-Ferrari, his Formula 1 fortunes waned but he thrived in sports cars, claiming three successive Le Mans victories, with Mirage in 1975, then with Porsche. • After his fifth Le Mans win in 1981, the rebirth of sports car racing in the Group C era from 1982 saw Ickx as anchorman in the all-conquering works Porsche team, a four-year period that brought his record sixth Le Mans victory, 12 wins in total, and two World Champion titles. • After retirement from circuit racing, his later career took him into entirely different motorsport adventures in rally raids, where his Paris–Dakar record includes victory in 1983 (driving a Mercedes-Benz) and second places in 1986 (Porsche) and 1989 (Peugeot).

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Book SynopsisThe subject of this book is Ferrari’s racing history from 1960 to 1965, a period that was one of the most successful in the marque’s history so far. In this era, which began with completion of the transition from front-engined to rear-engined configuration, Scuderia Ferrari won just about everything with a variety of iconic machinery that included the ‘shark-nose’ 156 and the fabled 250 GTO. Driving Formula 1 Ferraris, Phil Hill and John Surtees delivered two World Championship titles in the space of four years. Ferrari sports cars racked up a string of six consecutive victories in the Le Mans 24 Hours, a feat subsequently surpassed only by Porsche. This book covers this period in detail for the first time and exclusively features the work of one of the greatest racing photographers ever.

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Book SynopsisThe Monaco Grand Prix is considered one of the most demanding races in Formula 1. Constant gear changes and the slowest corner in the world championship have always demanded everything from the racing drivers. Edward Quinn captured the most famous car race in the world from 1950 to 1965 in numerous photos. In his recordings, the well-known Formula 1 track is presented with almost no crash barriers and run-off zones, without advertising posters and sponsor logos. Many of his pictures are now combined for the first time in a large-format illustrated book. Accompanied by short descriptions and background information, they give a fascinating insight into the motorsport history of that time. Text in English and German.

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Book SynopsisIt was a reasonable success when in 1999 the first Audi R8 drove directly onto the stage in Le Mans. One year later it was the overall victory with a triumphant triple place. Up until 2016 the race cars with four rings got 12 more victories, making competitors tremble at the world’s hardest motor race. On occasion of the 100th anniversary of the legendary 24 hour race the text-and-picture book Audi at Le Mans undertakes an exciting journey into the past. Impressive pictures and loads of background knowledge from the company’s archives tell us about a piece of Audi history – with fresh eyes and full of suspense. All highlights, all successes: Audi Sport‘s spectacular success story at Le Mans Backgrounds, facts and stories on Audi models, drivers and races Audi race car in the flashlight: numerous photos from the company’s archives Thrilling car book with high-quality design: ideal gift for Audi fans and race enthusiasts Starting a new race car series is a challenge for car makers. The 24 hours of Le Mans are especially known as a severe endurance test for man and material. And Audi knew how to use the famous long-distance race as a stage for new technologies, all the while living up to their slogan “Vorsprung durch Technik” (“leading by technology”): the fast and reliable Audi models left their competitors in the dust. Also, the first victory of a car with diesel-and-hybrid technology went to the German car brand. In more than 300 pages, this illustrated book depicts the impressive history of the brand from 1999 until the WEC exit in 2016.

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Book SynopsisAs with previous years, 2015 was one in which Mercedes-Benz dominated both the drivers' and constructors- championships. The German manufacturer confirmed the technical advantage it had derived from the introduction of the revolutionary power unit, which first appeared in 2014. In place of Red Bull, which fell into disgrace after a media conflict with engine supplier Renault, it was Ferrari that attempted to stand up to the Silver Arrows. Side issues were the stories of a Williams wanting to come back and battle for the title; McLaren with a new but not very effective Honda engine, which touched the lowest point in the Japanese manufacturer's long history in F1; and the other leading teams of a season that ended with the official announcement of Renault's return, having acquired Lotus. Offering a precise analysis of this latest F1 championship, especially from the technical point of view, there is once again Giorgio Piola. A hundred or so all-colour illustrations document the development of the various cars throughout the Formula 1 World Championship, and offer - as always - a wealth of information anticipating the 2016 season.

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Book SynopsisThe cars that disputed the 2019 World Championship are the protagonists of this annual; the first authored by Paolo Filisetti, an authoritative technical commentator and a contributor to leading Italian and international specialist magazines. Through a rich series of colour drawings, the author reveals all the secrets concealed beneath the bodywork of the various cars, while presenting, in parallel, race by race, the principal technical and racing facts and episodes to characterise the Formula 1 season. Aerodynamic configurations - such as the various modifications to the front wings - cockpits and steering wheels, engines, suspension components, brakes, air flows above and below the cars, everything is meticulously described and illustrated in a book indispensable for all those wanting to get beneath the skin of the fascinating world of Formula 1, as well as a useful reference work for specialists.

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Book SynopsisIn this richly illustrated book, Terry O'Neil details the origins of a remarkable racecar, the Ferrari 333 SP. This vehicle heralded the famed automaker's return to professional sports car competitions after an absence of more than twenty years. Introduced on the American racing circuit in 1994, it found instant success and continued to be a major player in numerous races in the US and Europe. Of the 126 races the 333 SP entered, it emerged victorious in nearly fifty, making it one of the most successful sport prototype cars in Ferrari's history. Containing over eight hundred images--many of them never published before--O'Neil's book is a vivid look at this inimitable automobile.

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Book SynopsisExperience the entire history of Triumph sports cars in this comprehensive volume featuring stunning studio photography, rare archival images, and period advertising.Triumph Cars chronicles the company and its remarkable vehicles, from the first 10/20 through a string of automobiles sought after by collectors, from the early Supers and Glorias through the entire TR and Spitfire ranges, and on to the legendary GT6 and the latter-day 1300, 1500, and Dolomite sedans—filled with images, history, and in-depth analyses of players, tech, and styling. With roots extending to a London bicycle importer established in 1885, Triumph built its first car in 1923: the Triumph 10/20. By 1930, the Triumph Cycle Co. had become Triumph Motor Company and was on its way to establishing seven decades of automotive heritage. Author Ross Alkureishi showcases how company visionaries developed the brandTrade Review"...a monumental undertaking by a talented author that is remarkably well researched and filled with photographs and details of the comings and going of a once-proud marque whose place in automotive history will never be forgotten by its wonderful fans. If you like and admire Triumph cars or just enthusiastic about British sports cars, in general, you will want to own this book." * Joe's Book Club/JoeFarace.com *Table of ContentsPreface Introduction An Initial ‘Triumph’ Sevens, Scorpions, and Southern Crosses The ‘Glorias’ Thirties On a Razor’s Edge Two Little Letters: TR Heralding the Future Spitfire and the GT6 Generations TR Sporting Sedans (part 1) and the Stag Sporting Sedans (part 2) Last of the TR Line A Final ‘Triumph’ About the Author Acknowledgments Index Image Credits

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Book SynopsisFormula 1: Car by Car 1960-69 is the first in a multi-volume, decade-by-decade series covering the entire history of Formula 1 through its teams and cars. This volume covers the 1960s, when the British came to predominate after the rule of Italian and German manufacturers in the previous decade. All ten World Champions of the decade came from the English-speaking world - Britain, the USA, Australia and New Zealand - and most of the successful cars were British-built too, from Cooper, BRM, Lotus and Brabham. This was an era when small teams and privateers were involved in significant numbers and they are all covered, all the way to the most obscure and unsuccessful. This book shines new light on many areas of the sport and will be treasured by all Formula 1 enthusiasts. Year-by-year treatment covers each season in fascinating depth, running through the teams - and their various cars - in order of importance. Works teams form the core of the book: BRM, Ferrar

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Book Synopsis''HILARIOUS AND OUTRAGEOUS'' CHRIS EVANS THE HILARIOUS FULL-THROTTLE MEMOIR FROM ONE OF THE BIGGEST CHARACTERS IN UK MOTOR RACINGSHORTLISTED FOR THE TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2020 Two-time championship-winning and record-breaking racing driver, Jason Plato is a living, breathing example of what you shouldn''t do if you want to become a professional racing driver: DO NOT: Steal a JCB in Monaco and end up in prison there - twice Kill Bernie Ecclestone (almost) Choose fags and booze over the gym Give Prince Charles the finger on the M42 Make enemies with a 6ft 6 rival who is a black belt in everything Since joining the Williams Touring Car team in 1997 he has had more race wins than Lewis Hamilton and Stirling Moss, competed in more races than Jenson Button and set the largest number of fastest laps ever. But he''s also a rule breaker who has had more than his fair sTrade ReviewPure entertainment . . . So much fun . . . His journey from outrageous teenage hijinks to the rough-and-tumble of driver feuding tends to prompt involuntary reading noises, be they barks of laughter or gasps at his audacity * Guardian, Best Sports Books of 2019 *Hilarious and outrageous * Chris Evans *As entertaining as watching him drive, a cracking read! * Sir Chris Hoy *I read this in the hope that it would teach me everything I need to know so that one day I can become a racing driver although I think I may have left it too late... * Howard Donald, Take That *Top class chauffeur, sublime broadcaster, ultimate party honey badger. These are the qualities I know and adore about JP. He taught me how to nail a hot lap around Rockingham and I've been in a speed jive ever since. Jason can burn the candle at both ends and in the middle yet still deliver the business. * Suzi Perry, Fifth Gear *Jason Plato is one of the most gifted racing drivers of his generation! * Damon Hill *Jason is a total fruitcake! * Jody Scheckter, Former F1 World Champion *Irreverent * iNews, The best Christmas car gifts *Plato is adept at telling a story. Totally authentic. There's plenty of laughs to be had and insight on offer * Autosport *It makes for one of the great sporting life stories . . . Forget everything you thought about sports stars and any expectations of sports autobiographies. Plato is truly an unconventional sportsman, and this is truly an unconventional autobiography, but it is all the better for being so * NB Magazine *The frank autobiography of British Touring Car Championship legend * Motorsport News, Christmas Gift Guide *There's plenty of laughs to be had and insight on offer * Motorsport News *An account of a larger-than-life character whose life outside of the car is just as exhilarating as in it * NB Magazine *

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Book SynopsisOn a bright October morning in 1904, thousands of people flocked to Nassau County on rural Long Island to witness the first international motor sports competition in America: the newly created Vanderbilt Cup. Concentrating on the years between 1904 and 1916 and featuring a wealth of photographs, this book examines the early and relatively unknown history of American motor racing.Trade Reviewthoroughly researched - Hemmings Sports & Exotic CarTable of ContentsTable of ContentsPreface 1Introduction 51. A Cloud of Dust 72. The Invasion of Nassau County 183. Devil-Wagon Holiday 394. A Miracle That Hundreds Weren’t Killed 545. An Appian Way for the Motorist 706. Once a Year I See the Sun Rise 757. Showdown at Savannah 838. The Predictions of an Invisible Man 899. Last Dance on Long Island 9810. The Young Master 10911. Mr. Harroun Was a Fine Gentleman 11612. You Would Have Weeped Today 12813. Oh Boy! Let Her Ride 13514. Dago Luck (Part One) 14215. Dago Luck (Part Two) 15216. Dago Luck (Part Three) 16117. The Reason for Multiple Valves 16618. My All-Time Thrill 18719. A Triumph of American Grit 19320. A Bad Day for America 19821. As Dangerous a Drive as Has Ever Been Seen 21122. The Most Remarkable Performance 21923. The World’s Best Race 22324. Dago Luck Revisited 23025. Return to Santa Monica 23826. Winners and Losers 24327. Epilogue 248Chapter Notes 257Bibliography 261Index 265

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: Speeding through the Basics 5 Chapter 1: Just the Formula One Facts 7 Chapter 2: The Most Popular Sport in the World 17 Chapter 3: The Big Business of Formula One 29 Chapter 4: Following the Rulebook 43 Part 2: Teams, Drivers, and Their Cars 55 Chapter 5: Understanding a Formula One Car 57 Chapter 6: The Race Team 79 Chapter 7: Who’s in the Driving Seat? 95 Part 3: What Happens On (and Off) the Track 111 Chapter 8: Getting in the Race 113 Chapter 9: Race Day Strategies 127 Chapter 10: Life in the Pits 145 Chapter 11: Winning It All 155 Chapter 12: Safety in Formula One 167 Part 4: Understanding Formula One Tracks 181 Chapter 13: Track Basics and Racing Circuits 183 Chapter 14: Track and Driver 191 Chapter 15: A Look at Formula One’s Tracks 199 Part 5: You and Formula One: A Day at the Races 235 Chapter 16: Going to a Race 237 Chapter 17: Following Formula One from Home 259 Part 6: The Part of Tens 273 Chapter 18: The Ten Greatest Formula One Drivers 275 Chapter 19: The Ten Best Formula One Races 285 Chapter 20: Ten Things to Do During the Season 293 Chapter 21: Ten Famous Names from the Past 299 Chapter 22: Ten Future Stars of Formula One 305 Part 7: Appendix 311 Appendix A: Formula One Jargon 313 Index 329

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Book Synopsis**THE ONLY DEFINITIVE ACCOUNT OF THE WORLD'S GREATEST RACE - FULL OF EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS WITH NIKI LAUDA, ROSS BRAWN, DAMON HILL, DAVID COULTHARD, SIR JACKIE STEWART, OLIVER PANIS AND 2016 WORLD CHAMPION NICO ROSBERG**Circuit de Monaco. Monte Carlo. The ultimate race in the Formula One calendar.When you think of Formula One, you think of Monaco. Once a year, yachts jam the harbour, celebrities fill the stands and luxury sports cars litter the streets as of thousands of people gather from across the world to watch the greatest, and one of the oldest, races in motorsport.Monaco is glamorous, prestigious and seductive. But for the drivers, it is the most demanding race of the year. The narrow streets, tight corners and sharp elevations make it the ultimate test of driving skill. It is physically draining and mentally exhausting.Proposed today, the race would not exist but it remains the jewel in the crown for every Formula One driver. There is simply no other race like it. Win at Monaco and your name is etched in history. You will join the likes of Graham Hill, Jackie Stewart, Ayrton Senna, Alain Prost, Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton.With exclusive interviews and insight from drivers and a wealth of F1 insiders, award-winning sportswriter Malcolm Folley goes behind the scenes to discover what it's really like to drive and live and breathe this iconic circuit. He reveals along the way a unique and definitive portrait of the circuit, and recreates in thrilling detail its most extraordinary weekend, when only three cars finished.Trade ReviewOn no other modern circuit can the skill and commitment of a Grand Prix driver be observed at such close quarters and Malcolm’s book brings to life the most memorable exploits of our champion drivers and heroes from the Jazz Age to Modern Times in the delightful Springtime setting on the Cote d’Azur. -- Design and Development Director, McLaren Racing * Neil Oatley *A gripping evocation of glamour and danger and champion drivers -- Jonathan McEvoy * Sports Journalist Association *a true portrait of the iconic race * Sunday Sport *If you’re an F1 fan this book is a must read. But even if you’re just an occasional watcher and you tune-in just once a year to look at the boats and the apartments that you’d need a racing driver’s salary to afford, Monaco: Inside F1’s Greatest Race is more than worthy of its cover price * On Magazine *A wonderfully entertaining window into the history of F1’s greatest race * Monaco *

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Book SynopsisWhen Fiat entered rallying in 1970, its ultimate aim was to become World Rally Champion - and the 131 Abarth of 1976-1980 provided the machinery to make that possible. Within the Fiat-Lancia empire, the 131 Abarth not only replaced the 124 Abarth Spider sports car, but was also favoured ahead of the charismatic Lancia Stratos. By 1970s standards, the 131 Abarth was the most extreme, and effective, of all homologation specials. Compared with the 131 family car on which it was originally based, it had different engine, transmission and suspension layouts, was backed by big budgets and by a team of superstar drivers, and was meant to win all round the world.Not only did it start winning World rallies within months of being launched, but in 1977, 1978 and 1980 the 'works' team also won the World Championship for Makes, and set every standard by which Rally Giants were to be judged. The 131 Abarth was backed by a peerless team of engineers, so was there ever any doubt that successors like the Lancia Rally 037 and the Delta Integrale would eventually come from the same stable?Table of ContentsForeword IntroductionAcknowledgementsThe car and the team - Inspiration - Fiat - newcomers at World level- The 131 Abarth's importance in rallying -Facing up to rival cars- Homologation - meeting the rules- Engineering features - Motorsport development and improvements - Building and running the works cars - Blind alleys- Personalities and star drivers Competition story -1976 - 1977 - 1978 - 1979 - 1980 - 1981 - 1982 -Replacing the 131 Abarth - the Group B dilemmaWorld/major European rally winsWorks rally cars (and when first used)Index

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Book SynopsisIn this very personal book, Stirling Moss guides the reader through his motor racing life with a fascinating, insightful and often amusing commentary to an unrivalled collection of over 300 photographs, many of which will be unfamiliar to even his most ardent fans. He takes us from his childhood to the height of his fame as 'Mr Motor Racing' and then to the sudden end of his career with that crash at Goodwood in 1962. Along the way we dwell on his finest moments as well as the setbacks, and delight in the sheer variety of machinery - almost 100 different cars - in which he competed during his rollercoaster racing life. This is a book that all motor racing enthusiasts will treasure. Starting in 1948, he made his name in little 500cc Coopers, moving towards stardom in HWM, ERA and Cooper F2 cars, then his own F1 Maserati 250F. The 1955 Mercedes season and its twin highlights a winning the Mille Miglia and the British Grand Prix. His longing to win in British cars was rewarded with two fine F1 seasons at Vanwall (1957a 58), with whom he came very close to winning the F1 World Championship, and sports car successes with Aston Martin.- Rear-engined Cooper and Lotus F1 cars with Rob Walker (1958a 62), including two celebrated Monaco GP wins.- Two-seater variety: the amazing range of sports cars he drove included Jaguars (XK120, C-type and D-type), Maseratis (150S to 450S), Ferraris (250 GT SWB and Testa Rossa) and Porsches (550 Spyder to RS61), plus Frazer Nash Le Mans Replica, Osca, Healey 100S, Cooper 'Bobtail' and more. Ever busy and versatile: rallying with Sunbeams, trialling a Harford special, Bonneville record-breaking with MG EX181, saloon car racing in a humble Standard Ten a and even a kart race. Published to mark the 60th anniversary of Moss' famous win in the 1955 Mille Miglia road race in a Mercedes 300SLR.Foreword by 2014 Formula One World Champion Lewis Hamilton."

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Book SynopsisEnglishman David Hobbs – `Hobbo’ to his friends and fans – is one of motor racing’s most remarkable all-rounders. In a 41-year driving career he raced in almost every imaginable category: endurance sports racers, touring cars, Formula 1, Formula 5000, Indycars, IMSA, Trans-Am, Can-Am and even NASCAR – he has done the lot. And on top of that he has been a television commentator in America for nearly 40 years, bringing wit and wisdom to the screen, presently as part of NBC’s Formula 1 team. Now, at last, he has put down all his experiences in this highly readable memoir that will be welcomed by racing enthusiasts on both sides of the Atlantic. Early racing years: from his mum’s Morris Oxford in 1959 to Jaguars and a Lotus Elite – and coming to the notice of the racing world. Sports car speciality: Le Mans in 1963 with the Lola Mk6 GT followed by Lola T70 drives and finally the big break; two Ford GT40 seasons with John Wyer’s mighty Gulf-sponsored team bring a win at Monza in 1968 and third place at Le Mans in 1969 – and then a Porsche 917 Le Mans drive in 1970. Single-seaters: coming close to a Formula 1 breakthrough with Honda in 1968, but Formula 5000 in America is where success comes, as 1971 champion. Westward bound: the USA becomes his focus, with early highlights including fifth place in the 1974 Indianapolis 500 with a McLaren and leading the Daytona 500 NASCAR classic in 1976. Criss-crossing the Atlantic: returning to old haunts to take up opportunities, including racing Jaguar’s famously fragile XJ coupé in 1976 and many more Le Mans outings, topped with another third place in 1984 driving a Porsche 956. Another championship title: ever versatile, he becomes Trans-Am Champion in 1983 driving a Chevrolet Camaro and winning four races. Sports cars galore: racing all the way to 1990, in all sorts of machinery but majoring on those all-conquering Porsches of the period – 935s, 956s and 962s.

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Book SynopsisDavid Tremayne's acclaimed biography of Jochen Rindt was first published in 2010 and now, ahead of the 50th anniversary of the Austrian's death, Evro is reviving the book in paperback form. Rindt was widely acknowledged as the fastest man in Formula 1 by the time he reached his peak in 1970, when he tragically lost his life at Monza in Italy, four races before the end of the season. Such was his pre-eminence that year that no rival could overhaul his points total and he became the sport's only posthumous World Champion. As his close friend Jackie Stewart observed in this book's foreword, 'David Tremayne is a wonderful writer who has done Jochen great justice in the words that he has chosen to depict a remarkable man and a remarkable career.'

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Book SynopsisThe story of the 1957 Pescara Grand Prix - the last race of the heroic age of motor racing

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Book Synopsis1952 was one of the most important years in Mercedes-Benz racing history; after a 13-year absence, it returned to motor sport competition with an automobile that rewrote the history of modern sports car racing. The 300 SL's debut was the culmination of a long, difficult road back to racing for Mercedes-Benz after a 13 year break. This book vividly depicts the 300 SL's performance in the five races in which it competed in 1952, and tells the story of how it became the most successful competition sports car of that year. Through dramatic photographs, and equally stirring text, one of the greatest years of sports car racing is brought to life, filled with automobiles often finished in national racing colours, prepared by great factory teams, driven by men who were national sporting idols, and raced under gruelling conditions unique to the age. From its Mille Miglia debut, through the Nurburgring, the Le Mans 24 Hours, to its greatest race, the Carrera Panamericana, the 300 SL's career from conception to retirement is presented, culminating with a detailed photographic essay illustrating restoration of the oldest 300 SL in existence.Trade Review[Robert Ackerson's] lavishly produced masterpiece ... Outstanding Classic & Sports Car (UK) Through dramatic photographs and equally stirring text, one of the greatest years of sports car racing is brought to life Mercedes Owner A tale worthy of a tome ... Ackerson tackles the genesis of the 300 SL and its single season in the spotlight using familiar driver autobiographies, contemporary magazine reports and, pictorially, Daimler Media's extensive archive. Motor Sport The story hooks you from the start. Clasicos Exclusivos

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