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CAN-AM Racing 1970-1974 (Paperback): R.M. Clarke CAN-AM Racing 1970-1974 (Paperback)
R.M. Clarke
R654 Discovery Miles 6 540 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Filled cover-to-cover with race previews and reports from Mosport; St. Jovite; Edmonton; Watkins Glen; Mid Ohio; Elkhart Lake; Donnybrook; Road Atlanta; Laguna Seca; and Riverside. Includes detailed results from each race.

Matra sports cars - MS620, 630, 650, 660 & 670 - 1966 to 1974 (Paperback): Ed McDonough Matra sports cars - MS620, 630, 650, 660 & 670 - 1966 to 1974 (Paperback)
Ed McDonough
R494 R468 Discovery Miles 4 680 Save R26 (5%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The late 1960s and early 1970s were a significant era in the world of international sports car racing. As the motor racing rule-making body moved back and forth between cars that less and less resembled road going vehicles, prototype sports car racing captured the imagination of manufacturers, teams and fans alike. Porsche vs. Ferrari vs. Alfa Romeo vs. Matra provided some of the best racing for sports cars ever witnessed, and by 1973, the Matra prototype - little more than a Grand Prix car with full bodywork - was dominating the scene. That period has always been viewed as one of the great eras in sports car racing, when all the Grand Prix drivers were fully active in sports car as well as F1 machines. This is the story of a great time, and a great model, in motorsport.

Ferrari - Meet the Legend (Hardcover): Marco De Fabianis Manferto, Saverio Villa Ferrari - Meet the Legend (Hardcover)
Marco De Fabianis Manferto, Saverio Villa
R819 Discovery Miles 8 190 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Not only motor fans know that Ferrari goes beyond a simple brand for luxury cars - it's a real way of living life, made of passion, history and speed. This comprehensive volume is a must-have for every motor lover as well as an emotional book which collects the soul of the Ferrari world. The men who made Ferrari great: from Enzo Ferrari to the most important figures who have worked at the Maranello plant. The volume includes designs, technical analysis and specifications of the most important Ferrari models, from the 166 Inter (1948) to the incredible models of the last few years. A journey through time in discovery of cars, anecdotes and life experiences related to the intimate soul of the Ferrari experience.

Formula E Manual - Racing For The Future. Behind-the-scenes insight into the world's premier all-electric racing series... Formula E Manual - Racing For The Future. Behind-the-scenes insight into the world's premier all-electric racing series (Hardcover)
Sam Smith; Foreword by Jean Todt, Alejandro Agag
R976 Discovery Miles 9 760 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Formula E is leading the way for the future of motorsport, promoting electric power for a sustainable future while providing thrilling racing. This official book, produced with the full cooperation of Formula E, gives the reader an 'access all areas' pass to provide a fascinating insight into the series and its inner workings. The book looks at the origins and history of Formula E, follows the evolution of the series, examines the design, engineering and technology of the cars, collects views from drivers and engineers about the challenges involved, and takes a close-up look at the organisation of a race weekend. This is a must-have book for all fans of Formula E as well as those coming to the series for the first time and wanting to know more about it.

HOT ROD Magazine - 75 Years (Hardcover): Drew Hardin HOT ROD Magazine - 75 Years (Hardcover)
Drew Hardin
R806 R732 Discovery Miles 7 320 Save R74 (9%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Classic Supercars - 300 Amazing Automobiles (Paperback): Richard Nicholls Classic Supercars - 300 Amazing Automobiles (Paperback)
Richard Nicholls
R253 Discovery Miles 2 530 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Supercars are exotic, powerful and expensive. Representing the ultimate in performance, styling and unadulterated driving thrills, a supercar encapsulates the romance, power and freedom of the motor car in one beautifully designed package. Classic Supercars celebrates the incredible machines built in the twentieth century, providing a detailed look at 300 great automobiles from around the world. All the great marques are covered, including Aston Martin, Chevrolet, De Tomaso, Ferrari, Jaguar, Maserati and Porsche. Illustrated with a photograph, each car entry includes detailed specifications, which include all the performance statistics, engine type, transmission, chassis, special features, running gear and dimensions. Packed with information, this handy reference guide is a must for all lovers of these powerful classic machines.

Waiting (Hardcover, None Ed.): Richard Kelley Waiting (Hardcover, None Ed.)
Richard Kelley 1
R1,016 R839 Discovery Miles 8 390 Save R177 (17%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Waiting is the story of a rookie photojournalist immersed in Formula One's golden age of the 70s and 80s. Aged just 19, Richard Kelley saw the need to faithfully document the sport's lethal dangers, iconic personalities and technological developments in a period of seismic change, which caused F1's unique character to disappear forever. After only nine months of photographic education, Kelley began using his remarkable talent to observe and capture F1 drivers' decisive moments. He sought his images as a `fly on the wall', consciously disappearing among this `band of brothers' to allow the emotion and power of the moment to blend, developing a cinematic style that grows more contemporary every year. Waiting is a powerful and unique documentary of the world of F1 from 1972 through to 1984. From Gilles Villeneuve's first moments with Ferrari to Francois Cevert's final morning and Niki Lauda's resurrection, Kelley's omnipresent lens and enlightening memoir capture an intimacy and humanity that Grand Prix history will never again witness.

Blood and Smoke - A True Tale of Mystery, Mayhem, and the Birth of the Indy 500 (Paperback): Charles Leerhsen Blood and Smoke - A True Tale of Mystery, Mayhem, and the Birth of the Indy 500 (Paperback)
Charles Leerhsen
R482 R403 Discovery Miles 4 030 Save R79 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Forty cars lined up for the first Indianapolis 500. We are still waiting to find out who won.
The Indy 500 was created to showcase the controversial new sport of automobile racing, which was sweeping the country. Daring young men risked life and limb by driving automobiles at the astonishing speed of 75 miles per hour with no seat belts, hard helmets, or roll bars. When the Indianapolis Speedway opened in 1909, seven people were killed, some of them spectators. Oil-slicked surfaces, clouds of smoke, exploding tires, and flying grit all made driving extremely hazardous, especially with the open-cockpit, windshield-less vehicles. Most drivers rode with a mechanic, who pumped oil manually while watching out for cars attempting to pass, and drivers would sometimes throw wrenches or bolts at each other during the race. The night before an event the racers would take up a collection for the next day's new widows.
Although the 1911 Indy 500 judges declared Ray Harroun the official winner, there is reason to doubt that result, since Speedway authorities ordered the records to be destroyed. But "Blood and Smoke "is about more than a race. It is the story of America at the dawn of the automobile age, a country in love with speed, danger, and spectacle.

Car Racing 1969 (English, French, Hardcover): Alain Pernot, Manou Zurini Car Racing 1969 (English, French, Hardcover)
Alain Pernot, Manou Zurini
R2,509 Discovery Miles 25 090 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The fifth volume in the Car Racing series charts 1969, the year of avoiding unnecessary risk. Le Mans circuit, 14 June 1969. Silence reigns. In a matter of seconds, the din will rise from the engines of 45 cars roaring to life. Into this sonic gap, a man strides towards his destiny. Unlike his neighbours, he does not run. He walks to forestall superfluous danger. At the risk of ruining the race for his crew - and for Ford. Jacky Ickx has just said no to unnecessary risk, no to herringbone starts at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, with drivers leaping into their cars without taking the time to properly strap themselves in before launching full throttle into the race. Three years earlier, stuck upside down with a back injury and trapped in the cockpit of his BRM he had just spun around on the first lap of the Belgian Grand Prix, Jackie Stewart felt gasoline gushing over him. A mere spark would have spelled tragedy. From this nightmare moment onwards, the Scottish driver campaigned against dangerous circuits and imposed the first safety standards. In 1969, Jacky Ickx - the 'GT40 walker' - won the 24 Hours of Le Mans, even as Jacky Stewart was crowned victor of the Formula 1 World Championship in his Matra MS80. Text in English and French. Also available: Car Racing 1965, 9782702210963 Car Racing 1966, 9782702211014 Car Racing 1967, 9782702211113 Car Racing 1968, 9782702211236

The Soft Science of Road Racing Motor Cycles - Technical Procedures and Workbook for Road Racing Motor Cycles (Paperback, 2... The Soft Science of Road Racing Motor Cycles - Technical Procedures and Workbook for Road Racing Motor Cycles (Paperback, 2 Revised Edition)
Keith Code
R590 R436 Discovery Miles 4 360 Save R154 (26%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This exceptional workbook for road racer and sport rider details the process of high speed thought. Hundreds of questions aimed at solving the barriers of speed allow you to dissect your riding and pinpoint problem areas. This book elevates road racing into its proper place among the most demanding sports in the world. Here, the dynamic relationship between the rider and road is defined and ordered into a useable form. Filled with margin notes by World Champion Wayne Rainey. 6th ed.

Jochen Rindt - Uncrowned King of Formula 1 (Paperback): David Tremayne Jochen Rindt - Uncrowned King of Formula 1 (Paperback)
David Tremayne
R427 Discovery Miles 4 270 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

David Tremayne's acclaimed biography of Jochen Rindt was first published in 2010 and now, ahead of the 50th anniversary of the Austrian's death, Evro is reviving the book in paperback form. Rindt was widely acknowledged as the fastest man in Formula 1 by the time he reached his peak in 1970, when he tragically lost his life at Monza in Italy, four races before the end of the season. Such was his pre-eminence that year that no rival could overhaul his points total and he became the sport's only posthumous World Champion. As his close friend Jackie Stewart observed in this book's foreword, 'David Tremayne is a wonderful writer who has done Jochen great justice in the words that he has chosen to depict a remarkable man and a remarkable career.'

To Hell And Back - An Autobiography (Paperback): Niki Lauda To Hell And Back - An Autobiography (Paperback)
Niki Lauda
R358 Discovery Miles 3 580 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Niki Lauda drove a car for sport, but crossed the line between life and death and fought back to even greater glory. Even people who know nothing of Formula One have heard of his crash at Nurburgring in 1976, when we was dragged from the inferno of his Ferrari so badly injured he was given the last rites. Within 33 days, he was racing again at Monza. His wounds bled, he had no eyelids. He was terrified. A year later, he reclaimed his World Championship title.

In To Hell and Back he reveals how he battled fear to stage a comeback that seemed beyond human endurance. Then it’s Lauda vs Hunt, an epic rivalry later dramatized in 2013’s Hollywood blockbuster Rush, and he looks back on the strict childhood and parental disapproval that he believes gave him an ‘addiction to excellence’. There’ll never be another like him.

The F1 World Championship at the British Grand Prix - 70 Years in Photographs (Paperback): Mirrorpix The F1 World Championship at the British Grand Prix - 70 Years in Photographs (Paperback)
Mirrorpix
R373 Discovery Miles 3 730 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

'That evening in the bars in Buckingham and adjacent towns there was only one topic of conversation - the Grand Prix .... motor-racing had 'arrived' in England.' - Motor Sport, 13 May 1950. The British Grand Prix is the oldest race on the Formula 1 calendar, having entertained race fans for over seventy years - and from Kent to Liverpool, the Mirrorpix photographers have been there every step of the way. The F1 World Championship at the British Grand Prix is a race through the highest and lowest moments of a sport that has given us Stirling Moss, Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton.

Ferrari's World Champions - The Cars That Beat the World (Hardcover): Enrico Mapelli Ferrari's World Champions - The Cars That Beat the World (Hardcover)
Enrico Mapelli
R373 Discovery Miles 3 730 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This title features 100's of previously unpublished colour & mono photographs. This title features nineteen Formula 1 Drivers' and Constructors' World Championship titles from 1952 to the present day and a further fourteen sports car World Championships. Few car manufacturers can boast a roll of honour as rich as that of Ferrari, a protagonist on road and track throughout the world for over half a century. This is the sporting history of the Maranello marque recounted through its championship-winning cars, illustrated with hundreds of previously unpublished colour and black and white photos and accompanied by a brief but authoritative text.

Max Verstappen - Born to Race: A Biography (Paperback): James Gray Max Verstappen - Born to Race: A Biography (Paperback)
James Gray
R325 R260 Discovery Miles 2 600 Save R65 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

**THE FIRST AND ONLY BIOGRAPHY OF DUTCH FORMULA ONE WUNDERKIND MAX VERSTAPPEN, NOW DOUBLE WORLD CHAMPION** Few drivers have ever shaken up Formula 1 in quite the same way as Max Verstappen. Already the youngest competitor in F1 history, having made his breakthrough in 2015 aged just 17, his debut race for Red Bull at the 2016 Spanish Grand Prix saw him become the youngest driver ever to win a race, achieve a podium finish or even lead a lap. As the son of F1 legend Jos and elite-level kart driver Sophie Kumpen, Max was destined to be a racing driver. And since that headline-grabbing debut, he has continued to make an indelible impression on the sport, courting criticism and plaudits in equal measure. Sports journalist James Gray seeks to understand the outspoken nature and aggressive driving style that make Verstappen a must-watch before, during and after races, and why his Dutch fans, who turn up to cheer him on in their orange-clad droves, are quite so fanatical.

Car Racing 1967 (English, French, Hardcover): Johnny Rives, Manou Zurini Car Racing 1967 (English, French, Hardcover)
Johnny Rives, Manou Zurini
R1,974 Discovery Miles 19 740 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The third volume in the 'Car Racing' collection, 1967 bears witness to the gradual appearance of colour. Photographers henceforth juggled rolls of both black & white and colour film as they ventured as close as possible to the drivers and throngs entranced with speed and competition. Industries and automobile marques understood the full import of the tremendous platform motorsport offered them, and became ever more enthusiastic to share their stories and victories with the public. Many are mentioned in these pages, including Ford's extraordinary epic with the Cosworth engine and triumph at Le Mans. This volume also showcases portraits of drivers from Francois Cevert to Bruce McLaren, and touches on the careers of legendary designers such as Jean Redele, Colin Chapman and Jim Hall... In their lively commentary, Johnny Rives and Manou Zurini take evident pleasure in recalling old acquaintances from the pitched fever of the track, joyfully sharing their knowledge through anecdotes and memories. Text in English and French.

Rapid Response: - My inside story as a motor racing life-saver (Hardcover, 2nd Revised edition): Dr Stephen Olvey Rapid Response: - My inside story as a motor racing life-saver (Hardcover, 2nd Revised edition)
Dr Stephen Olvey; Foreword by Alex Zanardi; Epilogue by Dario Franchitti
R779 R696 Discovery Miles 6 960 Save R83 (11%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Originally published to great acclaim in 2006, Dr Stephen Olvey's memoir Rapid Response makes a long-awaited return to print - complete with new text and an epilogue by Dario Franchitti - at the same time as the release of a documentary feature film of the same title. This book is the compelling story of the author's often tragic, sometimes funny, and frequently frustrating journey through the volatile world of professional motorsport. Along the way he introduces the reader to many of the characters - geniuses, good guys, bad guys - that he has encountered during his quest to save lives and make motorsport safer. This book is a captivating read for all motorsport fans.

Supercross - REV It Up! (Hardcover): Jackie Golusky Supercross - REV It Up! (Hardcover)
Jackie Golusky
R709 Discovery Miles 7 090 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Going Faster - Mastering the Art of Race Driving (Paperback, New Updated Ed): Carl Lopez Going Faster - Mastering the Art of Race Driving (Paperback, New Updated Ed)
Carl Lopez 1
R1,185 R956 Discovery Miles 9 560 Save R229 (19%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This complete racer's reference is the perfect resource for all drivers from novice to expert. The fundamentals of fast driving are revealed in this definitive how-to book for racers. You will find the competition-proven methods of instructors and of professional drivers that will give you the know-how to work up the track and stay at the front. Interested in the world of racing? Just think, you can have all of the lessons and insights from Skip Barber instructors and from professional racers compiled in one handbook. This racing reference reveals the secrets of mastering car control, reducing lap times, as it takes the reader inside the world of racing. Going Faster! is the definitive book for the active race driver, the racer-to-be, and the auto-racing fan who wants to know what driving a racecar is really about.

Supercross - REV It Up! (Paperback): Jackie Golusky Supercross - REV It Up! (Paperback)
Jackie Golusky
R249 Discovery Miles 2 490 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Autocourse 2020-2021 Annual - The World's Leading Grand Prix Annual (Hardcover): Tony Dodgins Autocourse 2020-2021 Annual - The World's Leading Grand Prix Annual (Hardcover)
Tony Dodgins 1
R1,784 R1,547 Discovery Miles 15 470 Save R237 (13%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days
Formula One - The Real Score? (Hardcover): Brian Harvey Formula One - The Real Score? (Hardcover)
Brian Harvey
R1,410 R1,213 Discovery Miles 12 130 Save R197 (14%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Filling the many gaps in Formula 1 records, this book re-writes the racing history books. The history of F1 can be neatly divided into two eras, the first formally ending January 1980 when the terms 'Grand Prix' and 'World Championship' became synonymous, although there would be three more non-championship races after that date. However, up to January 1973 OVER HALF of F1 races were NOT included in the Championship results for the spurious reason that each country should have just a single F1 race. The classification of many F1 races as 'non-Championship' did a disservice to the achievements of drivers of the Fangio, Moss, Clark and Stewart era and, even more-so, to the four pre-Championship years which began in 1946. When, today, a commentator says "Rosberg's 16th win equals the F1 wins of Stirling Moss" this is manifestly untrue. If the same drivers, in the same F1 cars, compete at the same tracks, and over a similar distance, then each race deserves to have its place in the records as a 'Championship quality' event. This book includes such races alongside contemporary Championship races and, combined with known figures since 1980, produces what can surely be accepted as 'The Real Score' of Formula 1.

Isle of Man Car Races 1904 - 1953 (Paperback): Neil Hanson Isle of Man Car Races 1904 - 1953 (Paperback)
Neil Hanson
R525 Discovery Miles 5 250 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Kennys Garage (Paperback): Kenny Wallace Kennys Garage (Paperback)
Kenny Wallace
R446 R348 Discovery Miles 3 480 Save R98 (22%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

n Kennys words: I have compiled my lifelong history with cars, trucks, tractors; you name it. I will warn you, working on your car and feeling empowered can be very addicting. Learning to change your oil for the first time is as easy as baiting a hook or making Macaroni and Cheese. This book is an extension to your cars owners manual; it picks up where your owners manual leaves off. Kennys Garage is a 160 page book offering consumers buying and selling tips, seasonal preparation, easy maintenance and mechanical instruction, road trip advice and so much more. A bumper-to-bumper guide with a plethora of information about your car with funny stories blended in for a chuckle! Our cars are the second largest investment that we make in life and knowing how to take care of them will extend the health of our cars.

Racing to the Finish - My Story (Hardcover): Dale Earnhardt Racing to the Finish - My Story (Hardcover)
Dale Earnhardt; As told to Ryan McGee
R698 R576 Discovery Miles 5 760 Save R122 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Racecar driver Earnhardt was at the top of his game-until a minor crash resulted in a concussion that would eventually end his 18-year career. In his only authorized book, Dale shares the inside track on his life and work, reflects on NASCAR, the loss of his dad, and his future as a broadcaster, businessperson, and family man. It was a seemingly minor crash at Michigan International Speedway in June 2016 that ended the day early for NASCAR star Dale Earnhardt Jr. What he didn't know was that it would also end his driving for the year. He'd dealt with concussions before, but no two are the same. Recovery can be brutal, and lengthy. When Dale retired from professional stock car racing in 2017, he walked away from his career as a healthy man. But for years, he had worried that the worsening effects of multiple racing-related concussions would end not only his time on the track but his ability to live a full and happy life. Torn between a race-at-all-costs culture and the fear that something was terribly wrong, Earnhardt tried to pretend that everything was fine, but the private notes about his escalating symptoms that he kept on his phone reveal a vicious cycle: suffering injuries on Sunday, struggling through the week, then recovering in time to race again the following weekend. In this candid reflection, Earnhardt opens up for the first time about: The physical and emotional struggles he faced as he fought to close out his career on his own terms His frustration with the slow recovery from multiple racing-related concussions His admiration for the woman who stood by him through it all His determination to share his own experience so that others don't have to suffer in silence Steering his way to the final checkered flag of his storied career proved to be the most challenging race and most rewarding finish of his life.

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