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Book SynopsisThe annual Temporada (racing season), held in the 1940s and 1950s, were a time of transition in Argentine motorsport, progressing from racing circuits on rough tracks to more refined venues in Argentina's public parks. After WWII, the Temporadas were organised in the Torreon in Mar del Plata, Parque Independencia in Rosario, Palermo, Constanera and Retiro in Buenos Aires, and Sarmiento in Cordoba. Thanks to these races, Argentina began to be seen as a suitable destination for a Formula 1 Grands Prix, and for the World Sports Car Championship, the Buenos Aires 1000km. The circuits hosted the likes of Villoresi, Varzi, Farina, Wimille, Ascari, Moss and Prince Bira, and arguably taught Juan Manuel Fangio how to drive race cars.Wonderfully illustrated with 220 contemporary photographs, including many that have never been published before: images that will take you back in time, to the unique atmosphere of top motorsport in South America from 1950 to 1960.
Trade Reviewimages that will take you back in time www.autosport.at a pictorial celebration of times past Motor Sport There is a quite considerable-and growing-body of literature on South American racing ... and this nice book is a useful and welcome addition. SpeedReaders a good read for racing fans. Auto Express a photographic record of ten years of frantic racing in the Argentinian heat. Speedscene a worthy addition to any library. Vintage Racecar/Vintage Roadcar Highly recommended! Classic driver (monthly)
Table of ContentsChapter 1 - PrologueChapter 2 - 950: FOUR WINS FOR FERRARI 125Chapter 3 - The first defeat of the Mercedes Benz W154Chapter 4 - Ascari won in a race marked by tragedyChapter 5 - Fangio, Trintignant and the first 1000 km.Chapter 6 - Juan Manuel Fangio and Mercedes-Benz an excellent duoChapter 7 - Fangio Vs MossChapter 8 - Italian rulesChapter 9 - First win for a rear-engined carChapter 10 - British domination Bibliography and Further Reading
