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Speed, colour, noise, excitement. Art Of The Race, V14 encapsulates the very essence of Formula 1 motor racing through the lens of Darren Heath, one of the sport's most celebrated photographers. Art Of The Race captures the key moments and rarely seen footage of each race as the season unfolds, whether it's the epic battle between Mclaren teammates Hamilton and Rosberg, or the humbling drivers' gathering in support of their colleague Jules Bianchi.

When the Ford Motor Company needed a new car aimed at the youth market of the 1960s, it created the instantly popular Mustang. When it decided to turn the Mustang into a true sports car it turned to Carroll Shelby. And when Shelby needed an engineer to develop what would become the classic Mustang GT350 he hired Chuck Cantwell. This book delivers a unique first-hand account of Cantwell's years at the Shelby American company. Working alongside Shelby and a dedicated team, he succeeded in produc...

Moto GP has never seen anything like this before, in what is a unique visual study of the world's leading motorcycle championship. Moto GP Yesterday and Today is a stunning illustrated book where vintage photographs are shown alongside related images from the modern era. The topics covered include the legendary champions, famous tracks, great races and life away from the track, which has resulted in a unique record that reveals Moto GP from a new and exciting perspective. Written by leading Moto...

This title includes a foreword by Sir Frank Williams. Clay Regazzoni, a cult figure in a glorious period of motorsport history, spent six seasons with Ferrari from 1970 to 1975, gave Williams its maiden Grand Prix victory in 1979, and drove Le Mans and the Indy 500. When he crashed so badly at Long Beach in 1980 that he had to spend the rest of his life in a wheelchair, the indomitable Swiss-Italian went on to compete in adapted vehicles. This first English-language biography reveals a man of he...

The story of the invincible 'Silver Arrows' is an enduring legend, but who remembers that in the 1930s the cars racing under this famous name were massively promoted by the Nazis! Radio and TV journalist Eberhard Reuss paints a unique and richly illustrated portrait of the beginnings of German motor racing. Stripping away the myths that surround Hitler's race-track battles, he reveals the deep involvement of the motor industry and its top sportsmen with the Nazi regime.

The passion for speed has driven generations of brave and ingenious men since the inception of the automobile speed record on 18 December 1998. During a century of unprecedented technical developments, men have used steam and electric power, the internal combustion engine, jets and rockets to race for the record. Supersonic speeds have now been reached that would have been beyond the wildest imaginings of the pioneering record-breakers 100 years ago. In this book, Peter Holthusen recalls the cha...

This is the story of the boy who proves fairytales do come true. The boy who grew up on a council estate, who, at the tender age of 22, came through against all the odds to dominate and revolutionise the world of motor racing. Thrown in at the deep end 'on a mighty whim' by F1 team owner Ron Dennis, Lewis Hamilton began his 2007 debut season with several podium finishes - and is surely in the running for the BBC's Sports Personality of the Year 2007. He has done better than anyone could have pre...

For as long as there have been motorbikes, men have been racing them on the roads. Road racing, unique to Ireland and the Isle of Man, takes this sport to the limit. The ultimate challenge of pitting man and machine against the elements terrifies and exhilarates spectators and competitors alike. Hurtling through winding country lanes, the racers display consummate skill and nerves of steel as they push themselves and their bikes to the max. Beautiful Danger is a celebration of all that is awesom...

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 H kkinen, Damon Hill, Jimmie Johnson, Tom Kristensen, Niki Lauda, Sebastien Loeb, Felipe Massa, Rick Mears, Emanuele Pirro, Alain Prost, Carlos Sainz,...

In the multi-form and prolific activities of Maserati, ranging from single seater Grand Prix cars to sports and road cars, many of the Trident's masterpieces have left their indelible mark on the fascinating story of motor sport on four wheels. This book features a selection of models, some of which are either extremely rare or unique; they tell the complete story of the long sporting pedigree of the celebrated Modena factory, from the single-seater 6C of the Thirties to the unusual Eldorado of...

A fascinating book containing the human and professional portrait of one of the most important designer of racing engines, starting from his experience as chief of Ferrari technical management area, up to his long and productive co-operation with Autodelta and with Bernie Ecclestone.