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Book SynopsisReg May has put pen to paper to create a record of iconic and historic races, including such classics as the 1955 Mille Miglia, and the 1957 German Grand Prix - races that the author has heard and read about since his childhood, and that have left a lasting impression. With personal opinions, careful observations, and measured reflections on motor racing in general, Reg has added his own personal experiences of motor racing, and penned a volume that excites as well as informs the reader. Reg injects his infectious enthusiasm for the sport, whilst painting a vivid picture of each event and its backdrop, Racing with Heroes captures the atmosphere of these great races, immersing the reader in the action as history is made.
Trade ReviewFormula One's greatest races, remembered in gushing prose by an F1 super fan. Classic Cars a compact, entertaining compilation of memorable Grand Prixs ... plus a few personal reminiscences thrown in for good measure. At just GBP12.99 this book will make a great Christmas stocking filler. RETRO SPEED one for everyone to enjoy ...easy reading and often in the story it brings to light some small point we had missed in the past. I enjoyed it and hope you will Motor Cycling Club (MCC) The reader is transported around the worlds' circuits by the authors' passion for the sport. Antique and Collectors Trader an excellent read, and one in which the author's enthusiasm for his subject shines through. Speedscene It's an enjoyable little book and at just $24.99 it wont break the bank. Oily Rag Magazine
Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgements. Introduction. Chapter 1 - A Passion for Racing Chapter 2 - German Grand Prix -1957 Chapter 3 - Monaco Grand Prix-1961 Chapter 4 - LeMans-1969 Chapter 5 - Brazilian Grand Prix - 2008 Chapter 6 - French Grand Prix- 1959 Chapter 7 - Mille Miglia-1955 Chapter 8 - German Grand Prix-1935 Chapter 9 - Italian Grand Prix-1971 Chapter 10 - British Grand Prix -1976 Chapter 11 - French Grand Prix-1961 Chapter 12 - Dutch Grand Prix-1967 Chapter 13 - Australian Grand Prix-1986 Chapter 14 - A Family Day At The Races Chapter 15 - Canadian Grand Prix-2011 Chapter 16 - Japanese Grand Prix-1976 Chapter 17 - He Raced With Heroes Index
