Motor Racing Heroes
Motor Racing Heroes

Author: Robert John Newman

Publisher: Veloce Publishing

Published: 2014-05-15

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781845847487

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Covering almost 100 years of motor racing history, humanity, not simple statistics, is revealed here as the true source of the subjects' heroism. Take André Boillot; so tired at the end of the 1919 Targa Florio, he made a silly mistake, spinning his car backwards across the finish line – yet he still won. Or Grand Prix winners Robert Benoist, William Grover Williams and Jean-Pierre Wimille, all of whom became French resistance fighters during WWII. There's David Purley's valiant attempt at rescuing a trapped Roger Williamson by overturning Willamson's blazing march with his bare hands during the 1973 Grand Prix of Holland. And Alessandro Zanardi, who lost both his legs in a CART accident, yet still came back to win races. The lighter side of motor sport is also here, with Giannino Marzotto, who won the 1950 Mille Miglia wearing an immaculate double-breasted suit. Or Giovanni Bracco, who won the 1952 Mille Miglia as he swigged from a bottle of red wine! There are so many heroes and heroines in this sport. This book is about 100 of them.

Memorable Moments in Motor Racing
Memorable Moments in Motor Racing

Author: David Barzilay

Publisher: Cyan Communications

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781904879589

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In this amazing collection, over 300 legends from the world of motor racing provide their most memorable moments in the sport. Michael Schumacher, Jackie Stewart, Nicki Lauda, Nigel Mansell, Ken Tyrell, John Surtees and Jack Brabham are just some of the legends who relive their great moments in this book. Illustrated throughout with photographs, this is an elegantly produced book that will attract anyone interested in motor sports. Each "great moment" is supported by biographies of the legend and by additional commentary on the events from the editors. This is a wonderfully readable and designed book, which is unlike any other motor sports book, and provides a unique insight into the world of motor racing. The book includes a Foreword by current F1 driver David Coultard.

Motor Racing Heroes - The Stories of 100 Greats
Motor Racing Heroes - The Stories of 100 Greats

Author: Robert Newman

Publisher: David and Charles

Published: 2014-09-11

Total Pages: 376

ISBN-13: 1845847962

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Covering the period from the first Grand Prix win in 1906, to Michael Schumacher’s 2006 retirement, this book is one man’s idea of the 20th century’s motor racing heroes. The sport has attracted many men and women whose determination, raw courage, and skill at the wheel has driven them into that special, rarified atmosphere of heroism – this book tells the stories of 100 of these heroes.

Motor Racing – The Pursuit of Victory 1963 to 1972
Motor Racing – The Pursuit of Victory 1963 to 1972

Author: Steve Wyatt & Jack Sears

Publisher: David and Charles

Published: 2019-07-10

Total Pages: 540

ISBN-13: 1787115801

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Recounting a time of unparalleled access to the highest level of motor-racing, this is an informal, personal record of the people, the cars, and the events from that golden era, gloriously illustrated with many previously unpublished photographs. Coverage includes GP and non-championship F1 racing, plus Formula 2 and 3, Sports, GT and Saloon car racing. Now, a generation later, many of the cars and drivers shown here in their heyday can be found appearing at historic race meetings, drawing crowds approaching the size of those seen at modern Formula One, touring car, and motorcycle events. The author's personal recollections are complemented by contributions from one of the foremost racing mechanics of his day, Bob Dance. A unique combination, and a unique book.

My Greatest Defeat
My Greatest Defeat

Author: Will Buxton

Publisher: Evro Publishing Limited

Published: 2019-07-30

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781910505403

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My Greatest Defeat is a collection of honest and revealing insights into 20 of the greatest living racing drivers, legends of the worlds of Formula 1, Indycar, NASCAR, Le Mans and Rally. Interviews conducted specially for this book are with (in alphabetical order) Mario Andretti, Derek Bell, Emerson Fittipaldi, Dario Franchitti, Jeff Gordon, Mika Häkkinen, Damon Hill, Jimmie Johnson, Tom Kristensen, Niki Lauda, Sebastien Loeb, Felipe Massa, Rick Mears, Emanuele Pirro, Alain Prost, Carlos Sainz, Jackie Stewart, Bobby Unser, Ari Vatanen and Alex Zanardi. Here are five highlights… Dario Franchitti — The Indycar champion talks of the deaths of the friends that book-ended his career in racing, the heartbreak that each caused and the aftermath of accidents that affected the physical functioning of his brain. Jeff Gordon — One of the all-time NASCAR greats, he looks back on his many championships, admitting that today he cannot view a single one with anything but regret as family relationships were soured and stretched to breaking point. Jimmie Johnson — One of the greatest stock car drivers in history, Johnson was at one time considered a reckless outcast. He reflects on the little-known crash that almost killed him and changed his mindset forever. Niki Lauda — A racer who needs no introduction, Niki Lauda discusses the loss of one of his aircraft over Thailand in which all on board were killed; for eight months he fought to clear the name of his pilots and change aircraft safety forever. Alex Zanardi — In a deep and revealing conversation, the Paralympic gold medalist, who lost both legs in an Indycar accident, discusses how we decipher between our passion and our ambition and how childhood dreams affect our adult decisions. Striking portrait artworks come from a revered artist in modern comic book design, Giuseppe ‘Cammo’ Camuncoli, who is renowned for the dark, brooding style that has seen him become a staple in the Vertigo, DC and Marvel stables.

Grand Prix Motorcycle Racers
Grand Prix Motorcycle Racers

Author: Norm DeWitt

Publisher: Motorbooks

Published: 2010-09-16

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 1610600452

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Until the 1970s, North America was considered a backwater with respect to world championship–level motorcycle road racing. European racers viewed American riders as being less talented and rode around in circles on tracks made of dirt. That all changed when Kenny Roberts exploded onto the Grand Prix racing scene and became the first American to win the world championship in motorcycle road racing's premier class. Roberts' success launched an era of American dominance that lasted for nearly 20 years and still echoes through the annals of the sport. This is the story of the legendary American riders who beat the Europeans at their own game, including Freddie Spencer, Eddie Lawson, Wayne Rainey, Kevin Schwantz, Kenny Roberts Jr., and the most recent American world champion, Nicky Hayden. With additional chapters about the American World Superbike champions and those Americans who competed for the World Championship, this is the story road racing fans have been waiting decades to read.

Motor Sport Greats
Motor Sport Greats

Author: Simon Taylor

Publisher: Haynes Publishing UK

Published: 2013-05-01

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780857332509

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This book presents in-depth interviews with 24 ‘motor sport greats’, all characters with a story to tell. The idea was to get them to suggest their favorite pub or restaurant for a good meal and a half-decent bottle, and gently prod them into opening up their memories and opinions with frank and honest insights about themselves, about the people they’d known and worked with, and about the people they’d raced against. The result is a compelling read, beautifully crafted by one of Britain’s top motor sport writers.

The Book of the Ferrari 288 GTO
The Book of the Ferrari 288 GTO

Author: Joe Sackey

Publisher: David and Charles

Published: 2022-02-07

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 1787118444

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This book covers the background, conception, design, production and aftermath of the iconic Ferrari 288 GTO, including the prototypes, the early production cars, the mainstream production cars in their various specification guises, and the Evolution cars planned for the aborted Group B FIA race series. A comprehensive and beautifully illustrated look at a unique sports car.