The former wartime airfield at Silverstone is Britain's most important motor racing circuit and is best known as the home of the British Grand Prix, which was first staged there in 1948. This magnificent book tells Silverstone's entire history, covering the great races, influential characters and unforgettable events, as well as the evolution of the circuit itself. The book is profusely illustrated, including plenty of rare photographs that have not been published before. Produced with the full assistance of the British Racing Drivers' Club (BRDC) and Silverstone Circuits, this is the last word on the history of the much-loved 'home of British motor racing'.
- ISBN10 0857330721
- ISBN13 9780857330727
- Publish Date 10 April 2013
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 11 October 2021
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Haynes Publishing Group
- Imprint J H Haynes & Co Ltd
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 288
- Language English