Motor rallying / rally driving Books

Book SynopsisThe Story of Ferrari is a pocket-sized and exceptionally designed celebration of the legendary manufacturer.Speed, luxury, excellence and innovation have defined Ferrari as the world's most revered car manufacturer for more than 70 years. In The Story of Ferrari, every key aspect of the Prancing Horse's history is explored and showcased, from the first car built under the Ferrari name in 1947 through to the global giant and cultural force it has become today.Delving into the design and engineering philosophies instilled by Enzo Ferrari, this book highlights the most iconic models across decades of Ferrari history, including the 125 S, F40, Testarossa and Enzo. Ferrari is also the most successful name in motorsport, with 16 Formula 1 Constructors' Championship titles to its name. The stories of its victories and adversities on the track, as well as the drivers and engineers who helped make it such a success, are covered here as well.Filled with stunning imagery and insightful commentary, The Story of Ferrari charts the history of this legendary marque in a package worthy of the name.Table of ContentsIntroduction • Enzo • Innovation & Expansion • Enter Fiat • A Culture of Excellence • F1 Domination • A Global Phenomenon • The Future of Ferrari.

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Book SynopsisThe original rally Quattro debuted in 1980, and was very much based on the road-car versions of the car, but with a highly tuned 300bhp engine. In 1981, Audi Quattro works driver Michele Mouton became the first woman to win a World Championship rally. The Quattro won the Manufacturers' Championship for Audi in 1982 and 1984, and the Drivers' Championship in 1983 and 1984, with Hannu Mikkola and Stig Blomqvist respectively, while Michele Mouton finished second in the Drivers' Championship in 1982., The unmistakable sound of the five-cylinder turbo-engined Quattro in action in the forests is still embedded in the memory banks of many rally fans today, and can still be experienced at events such as the Goodwood Festival of Speed and historic rallies., This book looks in detail under the skin of the various evolutions of the rally Quattro from the production-based cars of 1981 to the 550 bhp monsters of 1986 and it explores the passion for owning, restoring, rebuilding and driving the cars today. The book is illustrated with period images from Reinhard Klein, the doyen of rally photographers, together with archive material provided by Audi and new pictures of preserved examples of the cars today, their key components and their restoration., The text features new in-depth interviews with many of the drivers and engineers involved with the cars in period and today, including Michele Mouton, John Buffum, Sarel van der Merwe, Malcolm Wilson, Andy Dawson, Fred Gallagher, Phil Short, David Ingram and Jari-Matti Latvala, plus additional comment from Audi personnel including Walter Treser and Roland Gumpert, and drivers including Hannu Mikkola, Stig Blomqvist and Walter Rörl., A fascinating insight into this formidable car, and essential reading for Quattro enthusiasts and rally fans., Author: Nick Garton has worked in very major motorsport championship except NASCAR and IndyCar over the past 20 years as a journalist, author, championship manager and PR person. He has had a number of books published including Haynes Ferrari 312T Manual and Porsche 956/962 Manual.

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Book SynopsisThis book describes the birth, development and rallying career of the Lancia Stratos, Europe’s very first purpose-built rally car, in the mid/late 1970s. It provides a compact and authoritative history of where, when and how it became so important to the sport, as well as telling the story of the team. The book is part of Graham Robson’s definitive “Rally Giants” series, published by Veloce.Table of ContentsForeword 5 Introduction & acknowledgements 7 Introduction 7 Acknowledgements 8 The car and the team 9 Inspiration 9 The Stratos’ importance in rallying 12 The Stratos’ home ground 14 Facing up to rival cars 14 Manufacturing – meeting the rules 16 Engineering features 19 Setting the layout 22 Launch and development 30 Homologation, and running changes 35 Building and maintaining the works cars 38 Personalities and star drivers 42 Competition story 50 The Stratos’ career 50 Homologation achieved 55 Which new cars took over, and why 107 The Stratos’ successor 110 Chequered Flag and Stratos – a long story 113 Four cars, one colour scheme 115 Stratos works rally cars – World Championship rallies (and when first used) 120 World/major European rally wins 121 Index 127

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Book SynopsisThe Peugeot 205 T16 is the legendary Group B turbocharged four-wheel-drive rally car produced by Peugeot between 1983 and 1988. 205 T16s won 16 World Championship rallies between 1984 and 1986 in the hands of Ari Vatanen, Timo Salonen, Juha Kankkunen and Bruno Saby, and lifted both the manufacturers' and drivers' titles in 1985 and 1986 in the hands of Timon Salonen and Juha Kankkunen respectively, against strong opposition from Audi, Lancia, Ford and Austin-Rover., The car was used to extraordinary effect by Peugeot as a marketing tool for the 205 road car, and the project lifted Peugeot to become a mainstream manufacturer to rival the established brands worldwide. Today, the appearance of 205 T16s is always eagerly anticipated at historic rally events, and motorsport retrospectives such as the Goodwood Festival of Speed., This manual chronicles the design, anatomy and operation of the 205 T16, with input from many of the drivers and engineers involved., Author: Nick Garton has been a journalist, author, championship manager and PR person working in motor sport for more than 20 years. His experience of rallying includes representing Shell's interests with Volkswagen, Hyundai and Peugeot. He is author of Haynes Ferrari 312T, Porsche 956/962 and Audi Quattro Rally Car Manuals.

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Book SynopsisThe Story of Mini is a pocket-sized and beautifully illustrated celebration of the iconic car.For more than 60 years, the Mini has been one of the most beloved and instantly recognisable cars on the road. From its humble beginnings with the British Motor Corporation in 1959, to the modern BMW-backed models of today, The Story of Mini tells the story of the car and the unique culture that has built up around it.Exploring the evolution of Mini design from the original two-door model – the most popular British car of all time – through to the diverse range of Minis available today, this book is an exceptionally designed tribute to the marque, and the people who helped create it.Touching on the Mini's impact on pop culture, as well as the racing heritage cultivated by the legendary John Cooper, and filled with stunning imagery and insightful commentary, The Story of Mini charts the history of this beloved brand in a small but perfectly formed package.Table of ContentsIntroduction • The Birth of Mini • John Cooper • Racing Heritage • A Timeless Design • Mini in Pop Culture • Variations on a Theme • The Future of Mini.

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Book SynopsisAn in-depth look at Fiat's historical and prestigious involvement in all forms of motorsport. The achievements of the cars and drivers are described in detail, along with many original photographs, sourced from the official Fiat archives. In the early days, before the First World War, Fiat was a major contender in Grand Prix racing, and employed many of the leading drivers of the era. Although it withdrew from Grand Prix racing in 1927, Fiat cars were still to be seen participating in high-profile races, such as the Mille Miglia. In these events most Fiat models were sports editions of the highly successful 'Balilla' range. In 1952 the introduction of the sensational 8V coupe resulted in many racing successes in private owners' hands, while the late 1950s saw the introduction of 'Formula Junior' class of racing and Fiat-engined cars were very successful in the early years. In the 1970s, Abarth, then owned by Fiat, successfully ran the rally team, which resulted in three World Championships. Speed record attempts over the years are also detailed in this fascinating history of Fiat's sporting achievements.Trade ReviewFrom the development of race cars, big performance engines and rally cars it's all detailed here in words and with almost 200 photographs. - Fleet Car Magazine --- this is a welcome new book that tells the story in a concise way but still with enough detail to get the main subject areas across. - Auto Italia --- If you're looking for a comprehensively documented and illustrated record of the company's motorsport achievements which date from the earliest days of motoring competition, this is it. - Speedscene --- Fiat in Motorsport Since 1899 is now the well earned missing piece of your racing history library for this marque's competition heritage. - Auto Racing HistoryTable of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1 - Pre- World War 1 ("The Heroic Age") 1900 to 1905 Chapter 2 - The Heroic Age continued 1906 to 1914 Chapter 3 - The Glorious 1920s Chapter 4 - 1930s/1940s a quieter period Chapter 5 - a new venture Chapter 6 - Fiat based specials Chapter 7 - Formula Junior Chapter 8 - Rallying - Fiat returns Chapter 9 - The Abarth connection Appendix 1 - Technical specifications Appendix 2 - Major race results Appendix 3 - Rallying record

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Book SynopsisBuild your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right levelAn exhilarating ride with one of New Zealand's foremost adventure photographers, Andy Belcher as he takes on the New Zealand Targa Rally against a variety of cars from 1960s Austin Healeys and Ford Cortinas to the latest Ferraris. Wonderful photography supports Andy's recount of the trials and tribulations of this exciting event.White/Band 10 books have more complex sentences and figurative language.Text type A non-fiction recount of an event.A photography rally map on pages 30 and 31 encourages discussion and provides lots of opportunities for further activities.Curriculum links DT: Vehicles; Geography: Where in the world is Barnaby Bear?This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

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Book SynopsisDrawing upon interviews with key people in the World Rally Championship as well as trans-local ethnographic research, this book explores questions of commerciality and sporting identity, tackling the sport's controversial handling of the shift into 'the commercial age'. It is essential reading on combining sporting heritage and commercial progress.Table of Contents1. Introduction: The Paradox of Commercialisation 2. The Promotional Context 3. Imagining the Story 4. The Sense of Place in Rallying 5. The Spectator Culture of Rallying 6. The Legacy of WRC Cars 7. Heroes behind the Wheel 8. The WRC's Promotional Value

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Book SynopsisWhen world rallying introduced a new formula for "World Rally Cars," Ford seized the opportunity. Malcolm Wilson's M-Sport organization was contracted to do the job, completed the design in less than a year, and spent the next 12 years campaigning this turbocharged, four-wheel-drive car all round the world.Working from state-of-the-art facilities, M-Sport built 97 Focus WRCs, all of which proved to be worthy of World level action when they won 44 World Championship events.Stellar drivers like Colin McRae, Carlos Sainz, Markko Martin, Marcus Gronholm and Mikko Hirvonen all added to the mystique of an ultra-professional organization, along with substantial support and sponsorship from the likes of Martini, BP, and the state of Abu Dhabi.By building its in-house technical expertise, M-Sport not only engineered and developed the entire car on behalf of Ford, but gradually took over development of the 300bhp, 2.0-litre, turbocharged engine, and led the design of the complex four-wheel-drive transmissions provided by Xtrac.M-Sport's reputation exploded to the point that when regulations changed, the company immediately produced a new-generation Fiesta WRC, and kept the winning days rolling.Trade ReviewThis latest book from prolific motoring historian Graham Robson tells the complete story of the Ford Focus World Rally car, of which 97 were built and campaigned between 1997 and 2010 before making way for Ford' subsequent WRC weapon, the Fiesta. Built by Malcolm Wilson's M-Sport concern in a new factory at Cockermouth, in Cumbria, the early versions incorporated Xtrac 4-wheel drive and Mountune Zebec-M 2-litre engines with a nominal 300bhp, later versions using Bosworth developed Duraec-R units of similar power with a Ricardo 4WD system and a wider track and body shell. After a brief history of Ford's 4WD predecessors, Robson's book covers the design and development of the first Focus WRC before going on to describe each season of completion with the car in detail. The charismatic Carlos Sainz and the mercurial Colin McRae were among the first of the team's key drivers, both of them scoring outright wins as well as securing for the Focus three successive runner-up placings in the WRC Manufacturers' Championship. It was not until former double WRC champion Marcus Gronholm joined the team for 2006/7 that Ford won the Manufacturer's Championship outright, which they did in each of those two years, the talented Finn's twelve individual victories making him the most prolific winner in a WRC Focus. The inevitable highs and lows of relentless WRC competition, the M-Sport team's varies personalities and the cars' ongoing development are fully described with the attention to detail that readers have come to expect from this respected author. There are full colour illustration on virtually every page, so WRC anoraks will find the book a perfect reference for individual chassis and sponsors liveries, not to mention registration listings for every one of those 97 cars, including the second strong Stobart M-Sport team (which included among its drivers Malcolm Wilson's son Matthew). Together with appendices which include the cars specifications, drivers records and even a summary of WRC regulations, this is a fine record of one of Britain's most successful home-grown International rally contenders. - SPeedscene. The cover lets you know exactly what this will be about, with an imposing shot of the Abu Dhabi/BP Ultimate sponsored green car which won so many. There are good descriptions of the main M-Sport characters, and crisp, clear pictures showing the car with the varied liveries over the years. It also describes how M-Sport evolved, moving out of the original small premises and into their now much larger and much developed motorsport centre. It is as much a history of the M-Sport as it is a history of the Focus. It's an interesting book, and I liked reading it. It's written by a respected author who had access to Ford archives which are not generally available to others, and is worth reading. There are details about people such as Christian Loriaux which you would be hard pressed to find elsewhere. - www.silhouet.com. Released in the same year that its successor has won't eh 2017 rally word championship, this book highlights the development, competition, victories and ultimately world championship titles of the Ford Focus WRC. Graham Robson's well researched book also goes behind the scene of M-Sport, Malcolm Wilson's privateer rally team that stepped up to taking on the big name manufacturer teams, their purchase and development of premises at Cockermouth that re-defined how cars are built and prepared, and the superstars who signed up to share the dream, like Carlos Sainz and Colin McRae. Being a story recorded in the digital age, it is noticeable that the photography, mostly of colour illustrations, is much cleaner and sharper than can be seen on some other rally books, and illustrate perfectly the well written text. The book is completed by tables showing every rally entered, the results, and the history of all 97 Focus WRC cars built, along with interviews with many of the personnel involved - sponsors, drivers and team manager alike. For the many model makers, you'll find many of the different liveries used in clear detail, from a host of the rallies in the WRC calendar from 1999 to 2010, and Ford fans will love having this on their shelves alongside their books on other famous models. - Chequered Flag Services. The Ford WRC is the car that has won (in 2006 and 2007) two of the four titles championship won by Ford. And Graham Robson - skilled and prolific author of very interesting volumes (160 titles to his credit) after being a navigator in the official Sunbeam, Ford, Triumph teams - celebrates the story of one of the most successful Ford, analysing all there versions, with the history of the 97 built specimens. - Autosprint. Between 1999 and 2010, the Focus WRC won 44 world championship races and twice the world championship - making it the most successful Ford in motorsport history. Motorsport guru Robson has immortalised the car in a 192-page book. Richly illustrated, the book tells 12years of motorsport history - Technic, drivers, sponsors... and of course the fates of the 97 built factory cars - from the preparatory work for Team M-Sport to the replacement of the Focus WRC by the Fiesta WRC. - Austro Classic. Who better than Ford Escrot guru Graham Robson to write about its successor, the Focus? And he doesn't disappoint, either: this is a truly exhaustive analysis, from Ford's first 4x4 rally forays to the Focus' two World titles, via Wilson, McRae, Gronholm et al. - Classic & Sports Car. Graham Robson, who has countless books to his name, has done his usual thorough job ... It is just so good. - Historic Racing Tech.It's a good book about a good series of rally cars. - IRDC Quattro. Seeing the name Graham Robson as the author of a book about rallying is a good sign, and this one lives up to expectations. Covering the 1999-2010 seasons, he gives the fullest picture of this successful World Rally Championship (WRC) Blue Oval car. Starting with the final days of the Escorts, the book then covers the development of the newly introduced Focus as a rally car, in parallel with the growth of Malcolm Wilson's team. Each season is covered in turn, along with the changes to car specs, drivers, and other key team personnel. It's not that long ago, but I think that the Focus looks a lot more like the production version that today's be-winged WRC cars do. Nonetheless, under the skin, it was a different beast, and Robson's book takes you through the various changes made to keep the model competitive. Along the way were many challenges, including Ford's lack of long-term financial commitment, at times; a regular turnover of drivers; and strong competition from the like of Citroën. Colin McRae was a star, but he became too expensive to retain. Other top Focus drivers included Carlos Sainz, Mikko Hirvonen, Markko Martin, and Marcus Grönholm. The first WRC win for a Focus was McRae's in the 1999 Safari Rally, and the last of its 44 victories came in Finland in 2010 with Jari-Matti Latvia at the wheel. That's a long career for a competition car, and this book gives an excellent and well-illustrated account of the Focus' rallying ups and downs throughout those seasons. – New Zealand Classic Car.

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Book SynopsisAfter the first ever intercontinental rally - the London-Sydney in 1968 - there was widespread enthusiasm for an even more difficult test. With the Football World Cup being held in Mexico in 1970, it was the perfect opportunity to hold a parallel, much tougher challenge - the World Cup Rally. Organisers John Sprinzel and John Brown secured sponsorship from the Daily Mirror and planned a unique high-speed event, lasting six weeks and covering 16,000 miles from London to Mexico City via some of the most varying, tortuous and difficult terrain on three continents. Serious works teams such as Ford and British Leyland spent tremendous amounts choosing and developing new cars, completing months-long route surveys, and analysing every detail of diets, oxygen provision, and the number of crew members. Despite all this planning, out of an entry of more than 100, only 23 cars made it to the finish. It was then, and remains now, the toughest rally of all time. This book, now reprinted in paperback, tells the complete story.Trade ReviewIt is the umpteenth wonderful book by publishing company Veloce Publishing, the publisher where every car enthusiast should be able to find something to his liking. Robson sketches a complete and detailed overview of the idea for the rally and the people being that idea. The participating cars and their drivers. The promising and hopeless participants and the hardships. And all that without being a dry summary of facts. The book is in fact a must-have for every lover of the (classic) rally sport. - Klassiekerrally.nl. Big story, big book. This is a great choice to be reprinted by Veloce – an excellent account of just how the Daily Mirroe World Cup Rally 1970 came about … how it was planned and run is authoritatively written by the man who was on the ground throughout the entire six weeks that it took the event to cover 16,000 miles. Graham Robson makes the point that it was a once-in-a-generation event … indeed, it was really once-in-a-lifetime as he explains just how incredible it was that it happened at all. No comparable event could ever be conceived today. Containing 237 colour and black and white photos it covers the planning, preparation, organisation and practice. There are full descriptions of the cars and crews, from the fully-profession works crews to the total amateurs… a truly engrossing read for any rally enthusiast. – Old Stager. Involved for 40 years in rally, as a competitor, team manager, organiser, reporter, commentator and observer, Graham Robson lived the test closely by collaborating with the organisation. In 2010, on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the event, he had the idea of devoting a very complete bookto it. In about 200 pages, it tells the birth of the concept, its preparation and its development day by day, without forgetting at add many figures and crispy anecdotes. The illustration is rich and varied, with 237 photos, maps and diagrams, giving pride of place to the actors. – AUTOnews Redaction.

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Book SynopsisResearched and written with the full co-operation of the factory, here in definitive detail is the story of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution (or 'Lan Evo') in its key role as a works rally car. Making its debut in 1993, it won the WRC title for its manufacturer in 1998, but also propelled Tommi Makinen to a string of victories in the driver's championship on numerous occasions. This book, continuing Veloce's highly-successful Rally Giants series, features all of the WRC events entered by the Lancer as a works machine, including detailed results (even down to registration numbers), and a fine selection of contemporary photography to bring the era back to life. An essential title for Mitsubishi and rallying enthusiasts alike.Table of ContentsPreface. Mitsubishi's WRC background. The fourth generation Lancer. The 1993 rally season. The 1994 rally season. The 1995 rally season. The 1996 rally season. The 1997 rally season. The 1998 rally season. The 1999 rally season. The 2000 rally season. The 2001 rally season. The 2002 rally season. The 2003 rally season. The 2004 rally season. The 2005 rally season. A 'Lan Evo' swansong. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis is the complete history of British international rally events, starting with the very first RAC rally of 1932, which included 1000 miles of road motoring, when a mere three driving tests were needed to produce a result. By 1951 an international permit had been achieved, a speed element was included, and the 'Rally of the Tests' ran until 1960. From 1961, the event took on a number of high-speed, loose-surfaced Special Stages, the Scandinavian influence became clear, and the event took on a World Championship qualification in 1973. In that time, competing cars had progressed from having perhaps 50bhp to at least 300bhp, and even more high-tech machines with 500bhp and four-wheel-drive would follow. By then the RAC Rally was - and remains in its present form as Wales Rally GB - one of the three most important rallies in the world. Every 'works' team makes sure that it is represented, and it has a very important image throughout the world. Major sponsors embraced the event from the 1960s - first The Sun and Daily Mirror, then Lombard, and Network Q, and finally the Welsh government - which in recent years has become a very high-profile showcase for the world's most exciting cars. Few other British International events have such a long and distinguished record. The 75th running of this event takes place in 2019. With year-by-year accounts of all events in the Rally's history, copiously illustrated with period photographs, and covering the various challenges posed by such crises as foot and mouth disease, weather conditions and controversy over rules and regulations, this book is the definitive guide.Trade ReviewPut it on your Christmas list - Old Stager --- A one-stop history right up to 2018 - Motor Sport --- Now, produced in softback, it’s even great value for money. - Auto TraditionTable of ContentsContents Foreword Introduction Table of winners- 1932 to 2018 Where it all Began Chapter 1 : 1932 - 1939. Driving Tests and Concours Overview - leisure motoring, gentle rallying 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 Chapter 2 : 1951 - 1959. An International 'Rally of the Tests' Overview 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 Chapter 3 : 1960 - 1971. Special Stages and Scandinavians Overview 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 Chapter 4 : 1972 - 1980. The Escort Era Overview 1972 1973 Sidebar :13in. or 15in. wheels 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 Sidebar : Dealer Team Ford in 1978 1979 1980 Chapter 5 1981 - 1986 ; Turbocharging, four-wheel-drive and Group B Overview 1981 1982 1983 sidebar/feature : Riding with Ragnotti 1984 1985 1986 Chapter 6 1987 - 1996 : The Group A era Overview 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 sidebar/feature : Colin McRae Chapter 7 1997 - 2002 : World Rally Cars, the first Generation Overview 1997 1998 sidebar/feature; David Lapworth on World Rally Cars 1999 2000 2001 2002 Chapter 8 2003 -2012 : A new Home, in Wales Overview 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Chapter 9 2013 - 2018 : Deeside, and Closed Public Roads Overview 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Afterthoughts : What future for British rallying?

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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 SynopsisThis is the story of Britain's most challenging special stage rally for a generation. The initial idea was to run a 'proper rally' and that has certainly been achieved through the dedication and determination of Colin Heppenstall, his family and a fantastic team of volunteers.Across 20 years, the Roger Albert Clark Rally has run 15 times. It is an event that has no rival as it recreates a golden era of rallying in the UK when Roger Clark was at his peak, and the original RAC Rally was a multi-day test for every competitor.Since it first ran in 2004, the Roger Albert Clark Rally has grown in stature and following and now has huge competitor interest, big crowds and a vast online following. It is a rally like no other in terms of atmosphere, challenge and sense of achievement for those who get to the finish.This book, with over 500 photographs, many of which have never been seen before, tells the story of each rally and looks at some of the people involved -- both competitors and organisers.The 2023 event was the biggest and toughest yet, covering 350 special stage miles in the forests of England, Scotland, and Wales.For anyone who has been involved in this rally, this book will bring back fabulous memories as well as serving as the definitive record of the first 20 years.

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