Passion for Speed

Passion for Speed

Author: Nick Mason

Publisher: Carlton Books

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781847326393

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Passion For Speed puts you behind the wheel of the greatest ever sports and racing cars. Nick Mason of Pink Floyd has been acquiring and racing cars for nearly 40 years.


Steve McQueen

Steve McQueen

Author: Frederic Brun

Publisher: Motorbooks

Published: 2011-10-15

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780760342480

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Even 30 years after his death, Steve McQueen remains an icon of cool. His image continues to appear in advertising and pop culture, and car, motorcycle, and racing fans embrace him as one of their own. Now comes this volume featuring rare photography and chronicling McQueen’s fascination with and passion for all things internal-combustion powered. McQueen’s movie characters always had a great motorcycle or car—from the 650cc “BMW” motorcycle (a disguised Triumph) in The Great Escape (1963) to the Gulf Porsche 917 race car he raced in Le Mans (1971). His need for speed propelled him from Hollywood into a number of top off-road motorcycle races, including the Baja 1000, Mint 400, and Elsinore Grand Prix. Determined to be ahead of the pack, McQueen trained vigorously, weight lifting, running, and studying martial arts. Steve McQueen A Passion for Speed reflects a life lived in the moment and with the pedal to the metal.


Speed Secrets

Speed Secrets

Author: Ross Bentley

Publisher: Motorbooks

Published: 1998-08-13

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 1610600010

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Shave lap times or find a faster line through your favorite set of S-curves with professional race driver Ross Bentley as he shows you the quickest line from apex to apex! With tips and commentary from current race drivers, Bentley covers the vital techniques of speed, from visualizing lines to interpreting tire temps to put you in front of the pack. Includes discussion of practice techniques, chassis set-up, and working with your pit chief.


James Dean

James Dean

Author: Philippe Defechereux

Publisher: Dalton Watson Fine Books Limited

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 131

ISBN-13: 9781854432155

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'James Dean. From Passion for Speed to Immortality' focuses on the iconic actor's aspirations to be a world class racing driver and his brief period of fame before his untimely death in a car accident.


The Lost Art of High Performance Driving

The Lost Art of High Performance Driving

Author: Ross Bentley

Publisher: Motorbooks International

Published: 2017-07

Total Pages: 163

ISBN-13: 0760352372

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Become a better performance driver with Speed Secrets With the promise of autonomous vehicles in our near future, and current cars equipped with all sorts of mind-boggling driver aides, many feel that the art (and science) of performance driving has been lost - or will be. But no! For every device designed to take the act of driving out of our hands, the desire to actively participate in the control of a car becomes even stronger for driving enthusiasts. One only needs to look at the number of performance cars available today to see that the desire to truly drive is still in strong demand. In Speed Secrets: The Lost Art of Performance Driving, Ross Bentley explains in plain language how you can become an even better performance-oriented driver, whether it's to enjoy a twisty mountain highway, to take that secret back-road route to work, or to participate in a track day on a racing circuit. From how best to use your car's controls, to cornering, to dealing with adverse driving conditions, this book will make you a better performance driver. Along the way, you'll learn what ABS, traction and stability control, self-braking systems, and semi-automatic transmissions do and how best to incorporate them into your driving. Speed Secrets: The Lost Art of Performance Driving will help you understand your car well and be an even better, faster driver. Most importantly, it will fuel your passion for driving!


Leap of Faith

Leap of Faith

Author: Cameron Hamilton

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2021-06-15

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 1982167130

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"The fan-favorite couple from Netflix's Love Is Blind share their ups and downs after two years of marriage, love advice for the modern world, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes from the pods"--


A Passion for Speed

A Passion for Speed

Author: Paul Smiddy

Publisher: The History Press

Published: 2017-09-01

Total Pages: 287

ISBN-13: 0750985305

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The Honourable Mrs Victor Bruce: record-breaking racing motorist; speedboat racer; pioneering aviator and businesswoman – remarkable achievements for a woman of the 1920s and '30s. Mildred Bruce enjoyed a privileged background that allowed her to search for thrills beyond the bounds of most female contemporaries. She raced against the greats at Brooklands, drove 200 miles north of the Arctic Circle and won the first ladies' prize at the Monte Carlo Rally. Whilst Amy Johnson was receiving global acclaim for her flight to Australia, Mildred learned to fly, and a mere eight weeks later she embarked on a round-the-world flight, becoming the first person to fly solo from the UK to Japan. Captured by brigands and feted by the Siamese, Japanese and Americans, she survived several crashes with body and spirit intact, and became a glittering aviation celebrity on her return. A thoroughly modern woman, she pushed similar boundaries in her unconventional love life and later became Britain's first female airline entrepreneur. This is the story of a charismatic woman who defied the conventions of her time, and loved living life in the fast lane.


The Passion Test

The Passion Test

Author: Janet Bray Attwood

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2011-10-13

Total Pages: 269

ISBN-13: 1849838674

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Accessible to anyone of any faith or background, The Passion Test takes readers on a journey to experience the transformation that occurs when they determine what really matters most to them. Through interactive sections, the book helps the reader to identify their top 5 passions, and provides guidance on how to align their life with those passions. Combining powerful storytelling and profound wisdom from the world's leading experts in self-development, The Passion Testshows practical ways how the law of attraction can be used to bring a life of unlimited reward and unconditional love.


No Need for Speed

No Need for Speed

Author: John Bingham

Publisher: Rodale

Published: 2002-04-20

Total Pages: 243

ISBN-13: 1579544290

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Provides practical and inspirational advice for both experienced and novice runners, covering such topics as training, injury prevention, and finding joy in running.


James Dean

James Dean

Author: Lee Raskin

Publisher: David Bull Pub

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 9781893618497

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James Dean is famous for his acting perfomances. Less well known is that James Dean had a lifelong passion for speed and high-performance machines. Dozens of photos combine with interviews with people who really knew Dean and his motorsports dreams to reveal an unseen side of this American icon.