In this superbly illustrated book, respected F! author Alan Henry presents an authoritative review of this dramatic period, providing a concise guide to the technology of the turbocharged Formula 1...
A statement on the richness of automotive creativity as expressed in sports- and GT-racing cars. Traces more than 60 years of world-class racing machines, racing tracks, historical backgrounds, competitive entanglements,...
Alain Prost has published this book in co-authorship with Pierre-Francois Rousselot, a highly experienced and active driver, as well as an accomplished journalist. This book may be interesting for a...
Third in a series of annual reviews of vintage sports-car racing in Europe, covers 1983. Special sections on Jaguar and the GP of Lausanne.plus races at Mugello, Zandvoort, Brand Hatch,...
The design and construction of Formula 1 reaching machines, Indy cars, and sports cars have changed beyond recognition over the past decade. This authoritative yet readable volume assesses the intricate...
The British at Indianapolis recounts the history of the Indianapolis 500 race through the eyes and actions of those British born or British citizens who have driven in it, or...
Pedro Rodríguez, so reserved a character but fabulously flamboyant behind a steering wheel, was the purest of racers. This is what he existed to do, from cycling events and horse-riding...
Gran Turismo races have played a key role in the history of the Monza Autodrome. In the 1970s, the Coppa Intereuropa was one of the most popular events at the...
Lewis Hamilton’s record-breaking achievements in F1 are the latest successes in a glorious motor sport record for Mercedes and Benz that stretches back to the very first races in the...
The birth of a Grand Prix Team does not occur everyday, or even every year. Formula One is a desperately difficult business to break into and, when new arrivals do...
A "behind the scenes" look at Indy Car racing through the Target/Chip Ganassi 1996 Champion Racing Team. With champion driver Jimmy Vasser and second place teammate driver Alex Zanardi running...
The great double career of Joie Chitwood. This book has more racing history than most racing books and you get the story of America's oldest thrill show to boot. 175...
About this edition ISBN:9781557883087, 1557883084 Page count:201 Published:1999 Format:Paperback Publisher:HP Books Language:English Author:John Carollo, William G. Holder Stock racing is America's most popular motorsport and one of the fastest growing...
Motor racing originated on French public roads and could be said to have begun in Britain in May 1899 with a series of time and load carrying trials at Crystal...
From
the ecstasy of victory to the anguish of defeat, the horrific tragedies
and the bitter controversies, this book captures every moment of life in
the fast lane.
The Speed Merchants tells the story of Michael Keyser's racing and film experience, across the U.S. and Europe, from 1969 through 1972. He relives what it was like to watch...
The works Minis had a long and distinguished competition history between 1959 and 1970, when British Leyland bosses closed the Abingdon Competition Department. The car started its competition career chasing...