Author: HANS TANNER
Publisher: Edizioni Savine
ISBN: 8896365155
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 217
Book Description
ORIGINAL DESCRIPTION (1958): Biographical sketches of 37 of the most famous Grand Prix and sports car racing drivers. Included are all of the old-time greats as well as those who have made names for themselves in the past few years.The author touches on each man’s background, his temperaments and style, and then traces his racing career, detailing his most brilliant and exciting drives.There are, in addition, more than 80 superb photographs, most of them action shots of the drivers in Grand Prix events.Hans Tanner has known most of the men he writes about and has seen them race. He has managed the Swiss, Belgian, and Spanish national teams and some American teams. He has also managed individual drivers, among them Harry Schell and the Marquis de Portago. International correspondent for English, Swiss, and Argentine magazines, Tanner is also the author of Ferrari and Maserati in Action. He has even been the organizer for sports car races in Central America.
Great Racing Drivers of the World
Author: HANS TANNER
Publisher: Edizioni Savine
ISBN: 8896365155
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 217
Book Description
ORIGINAL DESCRIPTION (1958): Biographical sketches of 37 of the most famous Grand Prix and sports car racing drivers. Included are all of the old-time greats as well as those who have made names for themselves in the past few years.The author touches on each man’s background, his temperaments and style, and then traces his racing career, detailing his most brilliant and exciting drives.There are, in addition, more than 80 superb photographs, most of them action shots of the drivers in Grand Prix events.Hans Tanner has known most of the men he writes about and has seen them race. He has managed the Swiss, Belgian, and Spanish national teams and some American teams. He has also managed individual drivers, among them Harry Schell and the Marquis de Portago. International correspondent for English, Swiss, and Argentine magazines, Tanner is also the author of Ferrari and Maserati in Action. He has even been the organizer for sports car races in Central America.
Publisher: Edizioni Savine
ISBN: 8896365155
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 217
Book Description
ORIGINAL DESCRIPTION (1958): Biographical sketches of 37 of the most famous Grand Prix and sports car racing drivers. Included are all of the old-time greats as well as those who have made names for themselves in the past few years.The author touches on each man’s background, his temperaments and style, and then traces his racing career, detailing his most brilliant and exciting drives.There are, in addition, more than 80 superb photographs, most of them action shots of the drivers in Grand Prix events.Hans Tanner has known most of the men he writes about and has seen them race. He has managed the Swiss, Belgian, and Spanish national teams and some American teams. He has also managed individual drivers, among them Harry Schell and the Marquis de Portago. International correspondent for English, Swiss, and Argentine magazines, Tanner is also the author of Ferrari and Maserati in Action. He has even been the organizer for sports car races in Central America.
The Greatest Racing Driver
Author: Angus Dougall
Publisher: BalboaPress
ISBN: 1452510970
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 541
Book Description
Who has been the worlds greatest driver, and how do you prove it? With an eye for detail and a flair for storytelling, this book explores motor racings rich history in pursuit of the best driver the world has ever seen. Most enthusiasts have a strongly held opinion as to racings finest driver over the century of the motor car. By putting aside bias and personal opinion, this books exhaustively researched, results-based analysis provides a definitive answer through clear and logical evaluation. These carefully considered, significant statistics, when merged together, reveal with incisive objectivity motor sports greatest driver as well as the qualities that define greatness. Contentious? Possibly. Thought-provoking? Definitely. Author Angus Dougall captures many aspects of the motor racing world with a selection of revealing anecdotes on the highlights of racings biggest stars, together with stories that bring to life people, places, insiders opinions of drivers, circuits, constructors, politics, insights, and comments on many of the drivers. For readers wishing to peruse the actual detail, there is a vast array of appendices displaying extensive race results lists, charts on driver performance, and car analysis. Motor racing fans, climb on board and hold on for an intriguing ride to the pinnacle of greatness.
Publisher: BalboaPress
ISBN: 1452510970
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 541
Book Description
Who has been the worlds greatest driver, and how do you prove it? With an eye for detail and a flair for storytelling, this book explores motor racings rich history in pursuit of the best driver the world has ever seen. Most enthusiasts have a strongly held opinion as to racings finest driver over the century of the motor car. By putting aside bias and personal opinion, this books exhaustively researched, results-based analysis provides a definitive answer through clear and logical evaluation. These carefully considered, significant statistics, when merged together, reveal with incisive objectivity motor sports greatest driver as well as the qualities that define greatness. Contentious? Possibly. Thought-provoking? Definitely. Author Angus Dougall captures many aspects of the motor racing world with a selection of revealing anecdotes on the highlights of racings biggest stars, together with stories that bring to life people, places, insiders opinions of drivers, circuits, constructors, politics, insights, and comments on many of the drivers. For readers wishing to peruse the actual detail, there is a vast array of appendices displaying extensive race results lists, charts on driver performance, and car analysis. Motor racing fans, climb on board and hold on for an intriguing ride to the pinnacle of greatness.
Classic Stock Cars
Author: John Albert Craft
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781610608848
Category : Automobiles, Racing
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
As he did in his smash success, Vintage and Historic Stock Cars, Craft has filled this new book with fascinating histories of some of the most significant stock cars ever to battle on the highbanks and short tracks of NASCAR. His detailed accounts of the cars and their builders, tuners, and drivers are accompanied by beautiful color photography, most of which show cars that are faithfully restored. Readers are treated to the compelling stories behind these famous cars, some built by legendary craftsmen like Holman & Moody and others raced by champions such as Richard Petty.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781610608848
Category : Automobiles, Racing
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
As he did in his smash success, Vintage and Historic Stock Cars, Craft has filled this new book with fascinating histories of some of the most significant stock cars ever to battle on the highbanks and short tracks of NASCAR. His detailed accounts of the cars and their builders, tuners, and drivers are accompanied by beautiful color photography, most of which show cars that are faithfully restored. Readers are treated to the compelling stories behind these famous cars, some built by legendary craftsmen like Holman & Moody and others raced by champions such as Richard Petty.
A History of East Tennessee Auto Racing
Author: David McGee
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1625845928
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
East Tennessee isn't typically mentioned among stock car racing's formative hotbeds. But the region from Bristol to Oneida and Chattanooga encapsulates a significant portion of the sport's history. From pioneers like Brownie King and Paul Lewis of Johnson City to former national champions Joe Lee Johnson of Chattanooga and L.D. Ottinger of Newport, East Tennessee has produced many of NASCAR's great drivers. The region is home to one of the world's largest sports stadiums in the Bristol Motor Speedway, but NASCAR also made regular visits to other area tracks. Whether the surface is red clay, asphalt or brushed concrete, East Tennessee still boasts some of the world's fastest, most competitive racing. Join author and racing insider David McGee as he presents a vast array of colorful characters whose passion fueled a sport that has gone from primitive to prime time.
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1625845928
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
East Tennessee isn't typically mentioned among stock car racing's formative hotbeds. But the region from Bristol to Oneida and Chattanooga encapsulates a significant portion of the sport's history. From pioneers like Brownie King and Paul Lewis of Johnson City to former national champions Joe Lee Johnson of Chattanooga and L.D. Ottinger of Newport, East Tennessee has produced many of NASCAR's great drivers. The region is home to one of the world's largest sports stadiums in the Bristol Motor Speedway, but NASCAR also made regular visits to other area tracks. Whether the surface is red clay, asphalt or brushed concrete, East Tennessee still boasts some of the world's fastest, most competitive racing. Join author and racing insider David McGee as he presents a vast array of colorful characters whose passion fueled a sport that has gone from primitive to prime time.
Auto Racing Super Stats
Author: Jeff Savage
Publisher: Lerner Publications ™
ISBN: 1512472689
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
Race cars zoom at incredible speeds on tracks all around the world. How do fans keep track of it all? They use statistics! From the most powerful cars to the most successful drivers, this book is packed with statistics on every page. Engaging, informative text explains the significance of each stat and action-packed, full-color photos energize this fascinating title.
Publisher: Lerner Publications ™
ISBN: 1512472689
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
Race cars zoom at incredible speeds on tracks all around the world. How do fans keep track of it all? They use statistics! From the most powerful cars to the most successful drivers, this book is packed with statistics on every page. Engaging, informative text explains the significance of each stat and action-packed, full-color photos energize this fascinating title.
A Chequered Life
Author: Richard Heseltine
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1787118789
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 327
Book Description
This is the first and only account of the Chequered Flag race team and its charismatic founder, Graham Warner. It charts the highs and lows, the victories and losses, and features interviews with the man himself and and several star drivers of the 1960s and '70s. Accompanied by 150 photographs, many previously unpublished, plus a look at Graham's subsequent career as a fighter aircraft expert and restorer, this is a unique story of a fascinating life in motorsport.
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1787118789
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 327
Book Description
This is the first and only account of the Chequered Flag race team and its charismatic founder, Graham Warner. It charts the highs and lows, the victories and losses, and features interviews with the man himself and and several star drivers of the 1960s and '70s. Accompanied by 150 photographs, many previously unpublished, plus a look at Graham's subsequent career as a fighter aircraft expert and restorer, this is a unique story of a fascinating life in motorsport.
Chevrolet Corvette
Author: John Starkey
Publisher: Veloce Publishing
ISBN: 9781787114920
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This revised reprint of a classic title covers the history and development of the racing Corvettes, from the car’s beginnings in the 1950s with just 250 horsepower, through the Corvette GTP of the 1980s, with over 1000 horsepower, and on to 1996, when 4th generation cars give way to the 5th generation. Included are many interviews with the drivers who raced these exciting, weighty and always fast cars, including John Greenwood, Dick Gulstrand, Jerry Grant and ‘Fast’ Phil Curring, amongst others. The book is illustrated with many quality photographs, supplied by General Motors and well-known motoring photographers; it also contains detailed specifications of the production cars, and road test reports.
Publisher: Veloce Publishing
ISBN: 9781787114920
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This revised reprint of a classic title covers the history and development of the racing Corvettes, from the car’s beginnings in the 1950s with just 250 horsepower, through the Corvette GTP of the 1980s, with over 1000 horsepower, and on to 1996, when 4th generation cars give way to the 5th generation. Included are many interviews with the drivers who raced these exciting, weighty and always fast cars, including John Greenwood, Dick Gulstrand, Jerry Grant and ‘Fast’ Phil Curring, amongst others. The book is illustrated with many quality photographs, supplied by General Motors and well-known motoring photographers; it also contains detailed specifications of the production cars, and road test reports.
Road America
Author: Steve Zautke
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1467111457
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Located one hour north of Milwaukee in Wisconsin's scenic Kettle Moraine, Elkhart Lake's Road America race course is one of the world's most famous permanent road racing tracks. Dating back to 1955, the scenic race course has seen the finest in motorsports, such as NASCAR, open wheel, and sports cars, and the best in amateur racing. The track also hosts year-round activities for corporate outings, go-karting, motorcycle/driving schools, and even paintball.
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1467111457
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Located one hour north of Milwaukee in Wisconsin's scenic Kettle Moraine, Elkhart Lake's Road America race course is one of the world's most famous permanent road racing tracks. Dating back to 1955, the scenic race course has seen the finest in motorsports, such as NASCAR, open wheel, and sports cars, and the best in amateur racing. The track also hosts year-round activities for corporate outings, go-karting, motorcycle/driving schools, and even paintball.
Great Racing Drivers
Author: David W. Hodges
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Automobile racing
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
Include: Camille Jenatzy, Felice Nazzaro, Christian Laautenschlager, David Bruce Brown, Georges Boillot, Ralph De Palma, Sir Henry Segrave, Antonio and Alberto Ascari, Robert Benoist, Tazio Nuvolari, Sir Henry Birkin, Rudolf Caracciola, Achille Varzi, Louis Chiron, Luigi Fagioli, Hans Stuck, Philippe Etancelin, Jean Pierre Wimille, Raymond Sommer, Richard Seaman, Hermann Lang, Bernd Rosemeyer, Wilbur Shaw, Giuseppe Farina, Juan Manuel Fandio, Mike Hawthorn, Peter Collins, Stirling Moss.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Automobile racing
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
Include: Camille Jenatzy, Felice Nazzaro, Christian Laautenschlager, David Bruce Brown, Georges Boillot, Ralph De Palma, Sir Henry Segrave, Antonio and Alberto Ascari, Robert Benoist, Tazio Nuvolari, Sir Henry Birkin, Rudolf Caracciola, Achille Varzi, Louis Chiron, Luigi Fagioli, Hans Stuck, Philippe Etancelin, Jean Pierre Wimille, Raymond Sommer, Richard Seaman, Hermann Lang, Bernd Rosemeyer, Wilbur Shaw, Giuseppe Farina, Juan Manuel Fandio, Mike Hawthorn, Peter Collins, Stirling Moss.
Profiles in Polo
Author: Horace A. Laffaye
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476605181
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 309
Book Description
This book, with contributions from many of the world's leading polo journalists, profiles more than 30 of the most influential polo players from history. The players covered were selected for inclusion based on their overall impact on the game rather than their prowess on the field, although many covered are considered all-time greats. Each chapter covers an individual player, including early pioneers, those who played during the "golden era" (the years between World War I and World War II), superstars, game-changers, and great contemporaries. The book includes numerous photographs and a foreword by H.R.H. The Prince of Wales.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476605181
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 309
Book Description
This book, with contributions from many of the world's leading polo journalists, profiles more than 30 of the most influential polo players from history. The players covered were selected for inclusion based on their overall impact on the game rather than their prowess on the field, although many covered are considered all-time greats. Each chapter covers an individual player, including early pioneers, those who played during the "golden era" (the years between World War I and World War II), superstars, game-changers, and great contemporaries. The book includes numerous photographs and a foreword by H.R.H. The Prince of Wales.