1 1/2-litre Grand Prix Racing 1961-1965
1 1/2-litre Grand Prix Racing 1961-1965

Author: Mark Whitelock

Publisher: David and Charles

Published: 2019-09-13

Total Pages: 1517

ISBN-13: 178711614X

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The story of a Grand Prix formula largely overlooked due to the perception that the cars were underpowered and hence unspectacular. This perception ignores the significant technical developments that took place, the domination achieved by British race-car constructors and the rise of British drivers Jim Clark, Graham Hill and John Surtees.

Lotus 18 – Colin Chapman’s U-turn
Lotus 18 – Colin Chapman’s U-turn

Author: Mark J P Whitelock

Publisher: David and Charles

Published: 2019-10-31

Total Pages: 859

ISBN-13: 1787116409

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In 1960, Colin Chapman sought to identify the most straightforward and uncomplicated way of building a Formula 1 car. The result was his first rear-engined design, the trendsetting Lotus 18. This book charts the 18's competition history, from its inception, up to 1966 -Â via sensational victories over Ferrari at Monaco and the Nurburgring.

Playing to Win
Playing to Win

Author: Beverly Aston

Publisher: Institute for Public Policy Research

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 72

ISBN-13: 9781860300318

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N.A.R.T.
N.A.R.T.

Author: Terry O'Neil

Publisher: David and Charles

Published: 2020-01-30

Total Pages: 252

ISBN-13: 1787117014

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Luigi Chinetti's association with Ferrari, and the origins, formation and racing history of NART (North American Racing Team). A complex organisation, inextricably linked to Luigi Chinetti Motors Inc, NART enjoyed success on the race tracks of the US and Europe for three decades - as well as financial difficulties and arguments with organisers -Â to rightly become a legend.

The History and Politics of Motor Racing
The History and Politics of Motor Racing

Author: Damion Sturm

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2023-06-09

Total Pages: 780

ISBN-13: 3031228251

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This book explores the history and politics of motor racing, one of the most popular and lucrative elements in the international sport industry. Written by a group of international scholars and motor racing specialists it discusses the sport’s origins, the relationship of motor racing to nation building and modernity (noting its links to fascism and dictatorship), the links between motor racing and the automobile industry, motor racing and the politics both of gender and of race, motor racing, the media and postmodernity, and motor racing, the spatial and globalization. This book speaks to scholars in history, politics, sport studies, the sociology of sport, sport management and cultural studies, along with the many lay readers who are interested in the relationship between motor sport and society.

Lotus Europa - Colin Chapman’s mid-engined masterpiece
Lotus Europa - Colin Chapman’s mid-engined masterpiece

Author: Matthew Vale

Publisher: David and Charles

Published: 2022-04-13

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 1787118916

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Explores the design development and production of the Lotus Europa, Lotus's first mid-engined road car. It covers the Renault-powered Series 1 and 2 cars, the Lotus Twin Cam-engined versions, and the Type 47 racing models.