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Book SynopsisOn June 11, 1955, Lance Macklin became a central player in motor racing's worst tragedy. Not only did that day at Le Mans scar him forever, but it went on to become his most lasting legacy. Who, many over the years have asked, was that ‘gentleman driver’ in the Healey? One thing's for sure: he was no amateur. That day overshadowed the remarkable career of one of British racing's leading lights, of a driver who befriended and mentored champions, who was stunningly quick on the track and charming off it. Featuring a wealth of archival material and new interviews, this book finally tells the fascinating story of one of motorsport's most underrated and misunderstood talents.
Table of ContentsChapter One: Noel Chapter Two: Mischief Maker Chapter Three: War Chapter Four: The Racetrack Beckons Chapter Five: Heroics at Chimay; from Invicta to Aston Martin Chapter Six: On the Rise Chapter Seven: Drama at the Targa Florio; Success with Aston Martin Chapter Eight: Professional Racing Driver Chapter Nine: Dashing around the Continent: a Podium at Le Mans Chapter Ten: Victory at Silverstone Chapter 11: No Fun at HWM Chapter 12: Never, Ever Interested Chapter 13: Adventures with Austin Healey Chapter 14: Tragedy Chapter 15: One Last Shot Chapter 16: When the Party's Over Chapter 17: The (Wayward) Family Man Chapter 18: An Irish Misadventure Chapter 19: In Love Chapter 20: New Zealand Days Chapter 21: Years of Struggle Chapter 22: Twilight in Spain Chapter 23: "Nobody Would be Interested in That" Epilogue
