{"product_id":"le-mans-100-9780760376171","title":"Le Mans 100","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePacked with photography, narrative, and race results, \u003ci\u003eLe Mans 100\u003c\/i\u003e is the official illustrated centennial history of this iconic motorsport event.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"...a treasure trove of history, captivating stories, and mesmerizing imagery that took me on a journey through the legendary endurance race’s rich past.Its stunning visuals, captivating narratives, and comprehensive coverage of a century of racing make it an essential addition to any motorsport library. Smale’s passion for the subject matter shines through on every page, ensuring that readers will be captivated by the stories and images, just as I was.\"\u003c\/i\u003e -- Juston Cornelison * Winding Road Magazine *\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Le Mans 100 is the ultimate chronicle of a marquee race.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e   * Stuttcars Porsche Road \u0026amp; Race Cars *\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"There's a huge variety of photos...this ork will also be useful to researchers, both casual and professional, who need a quick-hit summary of each year’s running. The constant evolution of race categories in Le Mans history is also tracked.This is an appropriate and practical capsulized history of the world’s most important race for sports cars.\"\u003c\/i\u003e * Hemmings Motor News *\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Far more than just a magnificent coffee table book (which it most certainly is), “LE MANS 100: A Century at the World’s Greatest Endurance Race” by Glen Smale is truly the definitive book on the hundred-year history of that iconic racing event.\"\u003c\/i\u003e * AutoMatters,net *\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"This is an appropriate and practical capsulized history of the world’s most important race for sports cars\u003c\/i\u003e.\" * Hemmings.com *\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"There are at least three good reasons to single out this book from the several that are even worth knowing about. To wit: the author’s qualifications, the book is officially endorsed by the race organizer, and the winningest Le Mans driver wrote a very lucid Foreword.\" \u003c\/i\u003e * Speed Readers *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eForeword\u003cbr\u003e Introduction\u003cbr\u003e 1 The 1920s First Steps\u003cbr\u003e 2 The 1930s Building a Solid Foundation\u003cbr\u003e 3 1949 \u0026amp; 1950s New Beginnings\u003cbr\u003e 4 The 1960s Let the Good Times Roll\u003cbr\u003e 5 The 1970s Forced Induction\u003cbr\u003e 6 The 1980s Zuffenhausen Rules\u003cbr\u003e 7 The 1990s Going Where . . . ?\u003cbr\u003e 8 The 2000s Diesel Power Rules\u003cbr\u003e 9 The 2010s \u0026amp; Early 2020s Winds of Change\u003cbr\u003e List of Abbreviations\u003cbr\u003e Bibliography\u003cbr\u003e About the Author\u003cbr\u003e Index\u003cbr\u003e  ","brand":"Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865795965271,"sku":"9780760376171","price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780760376171.jpg?v=1722275612","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/le-mans-100-9780760376171","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}