The history of racing Ferraris is extremely complex, with a succession of brilliant, interesting, and sophisticated competition cars that have vied for supremacy on the race tracks of the world for over 60 years.
In the 1970s, Formula 5000 was more than filling the gap left by contemporary F1 cars, and the major races at the popular Cheshire circuit of Oulton Park - the Gold Cup and the traditional Good Friday meetings - were as spectacular and exciting as ever.
Presented for the first time in one book, the new-for-1971 range of BSA and Triumph motorcycles, including the 350cc DOHC twins, the innovative Ariel 3 moped, projected D18 Bantam, and the X-75 Hurricane, are all detailed in depth, along with related promotional and racing activities.
The decade between 1960 and 1970 saw British racing singles reach the peak of their development, a time in which exciting racing unfolded at circuits across the land every weekend, and the decade of Bob McIntyre, Derek Minter, Mike Hailwood, Phil Read, Bill Ivy and Peter Williams.
Pironi: The Champion that Never Was relates the remarkable story of motor racing's 'forgotten man', ex-Ferrari F1 driver and offshore powerboat legend, Didier Pironi.
The story of the 1957 Pescara Grand Prix - the last race of the heroic age of motor racingThere has been much talk of how Grand Prix motor racing has become rather dull with big name, big brand winners ousting out all competition.
On May 30, 1958, thousands of racing fans poured into the infield at dawn to claim the best seats of the Indianapolis 500, unaware that they were going to witness one of the most notorious wrecks in racing history.
On May 30, 1958, thousands of racing fans poured into the infield at dawn to claim the best seats of the Indianapolis 500, unaware that they were going to witness one of the most notorious wrecks in racing history.
In a nation that worships the automobile for the freedom, style, and status that it confers, the Indianapolis 500, run on or near Memorial Day eighty-seven times, is an annual rite of passage celebrating Americans' love affair with speed.
It's that thing when you see yourself riding through town on your street bike with the wind blowing in your hair and your beautiful girlfriend riding behind, wearing only shorts, sandals, and a halter top.
The winner of the 2002 Daytona 500 shared the Victory Circle with an intimidating presence this time around-even a year after the legendary Dale Earnhardt's death, the fans and fellow NASCAR racers who admired him are still mourning his loss, still honoring the memory of their fallen hero.
Written for every NASCAR fan, this account goes behind the scenes to peek into the private world of the drivers, promoters, and decision makers-all while eavesdropping on their personal conversations.
Raised on open-wheel racing, where he had marked success, Tony Stewart jumped into the stock car series with confidence, and not a small amount of brashness and willingness for confrontation.
Revered by NASCAR fans as one of the all-time greatest drivers of the premier stock car series, this profile on the late Dale Earnhardt shares more about his career than how many times he made it to the winner's circle.
Determining the 25 most memorable Winston Cup races of all time was no easy task and Steet & Smith's NASCAR Scene surveyed an expert panel of NASCAR journalists and broadcasters to narrow the field.
The backstage NASCAR race-week action is one of the most secretive and fascinating aspects of the racing world, and for the first time ever, fans have full access to every aspect of race week at Talladega and Darlington, even the top-secret post-race inspections, with this exciting book.
Giving NASCAR fans the opportunity to catch a rare glimpse inside the personal lives of their favorite drivers and owners, these stunning black-and-white photographs capture the homes, lives, families, and hobbies of NASCAR heroes away from the track.
