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This extraordinary event, which started as a sort of joke and
almost by accident, today gathers journalists from all over the
world, managers but especially the Scuderia Ferrari and Ducati
MotoGP the drivers and riders with their respective wives and
companions. To tell the story of these rather special 'white
weeks', during which just about everything happens, is the expert
eye of Ercole Colombo, one of the most celebrated Formula 1
photographers, as well as some of the most prestigious motor sport
journalists. Vrooom is the chance to get to know the stars of
Formula 1 and MotoGP from close-up but far away from the circuits,
almost as private people.
By the early 1960s, Ford Motor Company, built to bring automobile
transportation to the masses, was falling behind. Baby boomers were
taking to the roads in droves, looking for speed not safety, style
not comfort, and Ford didn't offer what these young drivers wanted.
Meanwhile, Enzo Ferrari lorded over the European racing scene,
crafting beautiful, fast sports cars that epitomized style.
"Go Like Hell" tells the remarkable story of how Henry Ford II,
with the help of a young visionary named Lee Iacocca and a former
racing champion turned engineer named Carroll Shelby, concocted a
scheme to reinvent the Ford company. They would enter the
high-stakes world of European car racing, where an adventurous few
threw safety and sanity to the wind. They would design, build, and
race a car that could beat Ferrari at his own game, at the most
prestigious and brutal race in the world, the 24 Hours of
LeMans.
"Go Like Hell" transports readers to a risk-filled, glorious time
through this brilliant portrait of a rivalry between two
industrialists, the cars they built, and the "pilots" who drove
them to their victory, or doom.
"The legacy and mythology of the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL-aka the
"Sports Car of the Century"-is beheld through the genius lens of
top automotive photographer Rene Staud ..." - Maxim "What a stroke
of fate: 70 years of the SL, 70 years of Staud and 10 years of The
Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Book. You might even say: The star is reborn."
- Maxim Australia This iconic sports car, from the first Mercedes
300 SL to its latest successors, proves that technology can indeed
evolve into art. And who better to showcase this procession of
pioneering automobiles than Rene Staud, whose striking photographs
will captivate any enthusiast. This book, based on Staud's
successful calendars, is an ode to an extraordinary vehicle whose
spell stars such as Grace Kelly, Frank Sinatra and Alfred Hitchcock
have all fallen under. The elaborately orchestrated pictures show
sleek curves and precision in every detail, conveying the passion
for this breathtaking automobile. A photographic tribute to the
"sports car of the century", covering the 70-year history of the
300 SL racing car models from 1952 to the latest SL generation.
Text in English, German and French.
Between 1965 and the Nineties, the 1000 Km of Monza-Filippo
Caracciolo Trophy, was one of the most classical endurance races -
a sort of 24 hours of Le Mans - and for many seasons was,
rightfully, a round in the world championships for sports cars and
prototypes. Top drivers and cars challenged each other on that
historic Italian track and banking, the car makers including
Porsche, Ferrari and Ford, bringing to life many unforgettable
pages in the history of motor sport. Aldo Zana, prominent motor
racing historian, tells this fabulous story, year after year,
included the competitions held between 1995 and 2008. Every edition
is enriched with starting grids and final placings. A huge work,
never attempted since now, illustrated with outstanding pictures,
many of them never before published.
The definitive photographic celebration of 70 years of Ferrari's
production cars, by the world's foremost Ferrari photography
archive. Also including the key stats and stories behind more than
150 cars. Celebrate the performance, design and beauty of the
prancing horse in these breathtaking photographs, captured by
specialist Ferrari photographers, Maggi & Maggi. More than 300
jaw-dropping images covering over 150 cars from across Ferrari's
history – from the 125 S of 1947 and the era-defining 250 GTO to
the notorious F40 and the Enzo – sit alongside detailed technical
specifications and fascinating text telling the story behind each
model by renowned Ferrari expert Stuart Codling. With some of the
most beautiful, powerful and expensive cars in the world, this
elegant collection is a stunning reminder of the enduring appeal of
Ferrari. The MAGGI & MAGGI archive is the world's foremost
collection of Ferrari photography. The culmination of a forty-year
project to photograph every Ferrari model, it houses close to
100,000 images. This book showcases the very best of the archive.
Porsche and motorsport always belonged together - so you would
think. But in fact, private owners were the first to be successful
with their 356s on the racing tracks. The Porsche 550 Spyder from
the 1950s was the first racing car manufactured at the plant - and
achieved great successes right from the beginning! Motorsport not
only gave Porsche the opportunity to test progressive technology
that could be transferred to roadsters, it also was the ideal
marketing tool with an enormous influence. Looking back at models
like the Porsche 917, 904 and 956, successful serial winners and
racing legends emerged from that. Just as legendary are Rene
Staud's Porsche photos. As one of the best and most famous
automobile photographers in the world, he staged the top-class
sports cars in a way so far unmatched. Beyond the racing track's
noise and dirt, the Porsche models unfold their unique magic and
show the tough developmental work behind them as well as the
timelessness of functional design. Text in English and German.
"Ultimate Speed Secrets" is the drivers' guide to going faster!
Professional race instructor Ross Bentley has raced everything from
Indy cars to world sports cars and has the experience to make any
racer a more complete driver. With detailed drills and
comprehensive instructions, Bentley covers everything you need to
know: choosing lines; adapting to different cars, tracks, and
racing conditions; setting up controls; and understanding car
adjustments and mental preparation. Whether you are racing an Indy
car or simply interested in becoming a more complete driver on the
street, "Ultimate Speed Secrets" will give you the information you
need to succeed!
Discover the best biking routes around Europe. The definitive
European motorcycle touring bible, with the best biking roads
presented in 100 easy-to-follow, tried-and-tested routes from
motorcycle journalist, author and traveller Simon Weir. From the
peaks of the Picos de Europa to the sun-kissed shores of Sicily,
from Alpine passes to dramatic gorges, atmospheric forests and
fabulous historic sites, A-Z Europe for Bikers is packed with
fantastic places to ride. With full-day and multi-day touring rides
across the whole of western Europe, each route is presented with
turn-by-turn directions and detailed mapping, with all the key
attractions highlighted. Printed on high-durability paper and
spiral bound to fit in a tankbag, you need never end up on a dull
road again. Packed with practical advice and stunning photography,
there are memorable rides to be discovered in every corner of
Portugal, Spain, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Austria,
Czechia, Switzerland, Slovenia and Italy. Features include: 100
great biking routes to discover on your European adventure Clear,
detailed maps to help you plan Routes for short days and long days
Ideal size for fitting in a tank bag
The Story of Porsche is a compact and beautifully designed review
of the iconic car manufacturer. From the alluring curves to the
powerful engineering, Porsche has been synonymous with both luxury
and race car manufacturing for more than 90 years. In The Story of
Porsche, every component of the legendary brand's success is
studied and celebrated, from turbulent beginnings to its ascent to
the summit of car design and construction. Blending heritage with
innovation and brand identity with creativity, Porsche has produced
some of the most beloved models of sport and luxury car alike. From
the timeless designs of the 911 and Carrera, to the dynamism of the
917, the fabled marque has instilled class and faultless
engineering into each and every one of its creations. With 19
victories at Le Mans, Porsche has also proved itself to be as
successful on the racetrack as it is on the streets; revered,
respected and treasured in equal measure. These victories on both
the podium and in the marketplace are rendered here in stunning
detail through insightful text and exceptional photography. This is
a story packed with blind corners and steep climbs, in a package
that will sit perfectly on any Porsche fan's bookshelf.
Jeff Scott serves up yet another portion of methanol inspired
lunacy to satisfy your speedway craving appetite with his latest
book CONCRETE FOR BREAKFAST. Although some view speedway as little
more than a fairground sideshow attraction, Scott continues to
validate the sport's authenticity as he celebrates the romance of
its racing, the bravery of its competitors, and the idiosyncrasies
of its partisans on and off the track. An equal opportunity
offender, motorcycle speedway thumbs its nose at the nanny-state
bureaucrats of Health and Safety as well as the ubiquitous
corporate media that enlists the drama and daring of the sport to
validate its mission of spin, profit, and mediocrity. But, of
course, any sport composed of individuals who willingly embrace the
physical and mental challenges of speedway must by definition be
considered daring, maverick and subversive. Consider the physical
challenges of speedway: riding a high powered motorcycle without
brakes or gears, steering only by balance, gravity, and gyroscopic
luck four times round a shale covered track at speeds exceeding 60
miles per hour. The bike itself, a huge single piston 500cc
machine, without suspension, powered by methanol, roars its sweet
hymn to oblivion to those who ride and to those who watch. The
mandated helmets and kevlars are the merest genuflection in the
direction of self-preservation. In short, the entire enterprise
constitutes a complete commitment to barking madness. Let Jeff
Scott introduce you to this most anachronistic of sports in 21st
Century Britain. If you do you will eventually succumb to the
spectacle, the people, and the journey across its peculiar
landscape and geographies. You will learn the rhythms of the
unvarying repetitiousness of the team meeting format as well as the
uniqueness of each individual race. With his gift for location,
dialogue, and the human comedy, Jeff will escort you into his world
of speedway. There you will accompany him as he watches every
speedway team in Britain compete. He lends you his nose as he
savors the aroma of methanol, burgers, chips, stressed toilets, and
excitement. From his favorite vantage point in the lee of the
stadium grandstand or lost in thought on the road to (or from) yet
another event behind the wheel and the wipers of his much abused
car, Jeff will help you begin your own pilgrimage to speedway. And
even though there may well be CONCRETE FOR BREAKFAST for some
unlucky riders whose quest for glory ends in a bruised heap of
broken bones and bike, Jeff will cleave the chaos for you in a such
a way that the event will be invariably portrayed with the charm,
irreverence, humanity and compassion that informs the style of this
most unique of sports' most unique diarist. This volume is the
fifth book in a planned trilogy gone terribly, terribly wrong. It's
a "must have" companion to Jeff's masterpiece Showered in Shale as
well as his others: Shifting Shale, When Eagles Dared, or the
poignantly photographed Shale Britannia.
From the Chevrolet Bel Air to the Ferrari Testarossa, this stunning
book showcases the most iconic and important classic cars from
every decade since the 1940s. Few things ignite such reverence as a
classic car. With more than 250 iconic models from the 1940s to the
early 1990s, photographed from every angle, this title is a
glorious celebration of the stars in the classic car firmament. The
Classic Car Book brings you the story of more than 20 great
marques, including household names Bentley, Mercedes, Ferrari,
Cadillac and Aston Martin. Its lavish photography reveals every
detail in close-up of models that range from the 1940s giant
two-ton Daimler DE36, which ferried royals about in style, through
to sleek Ferraris from the 1980s capable of smashing the 200mph
barrier. It puts you in the driving seat of such icons as the
Chevrolet Corvette, the Ford Thunderbird, and the Mercedes 300SL,
and brings you the designers of these amazing machines and the
story of their manufacturers. This ultimate guide to classic cars
further features: - A comprehensive catalogue that draw out the key
features of each important model, with detailed profiles and
specification. - Feature pages broaden the scope of the book,
covering everything from the designers and manufacturers who
created them to their evolution over the decades. - Stunningly shot
DPS images add an extra layer of colour and flavour to the book. -
Written by award-winning author and expert on all aspects of
motoring, Giles Chapman, Editor-in-Chief of DK's The Car Book,
which has sold over 550,000 copies worldwide to date. - Updates
will include the key models that have grown in popularity since the
last edition. Whether you dream of owning one of these super-cool
cars, or you are a collector already, The Classic Car Book is set
to become a treasured favourite.
Meet Marc 'Elvis' Priestley: the former number-one McLaren
mechanic, and the brains behind some of Formula One's greatest ever
drivers. Revealing the most outrageous secrets and fiercest
rivalries, The Mechanic follows Priestley as he travels the world
working in the high-octane atmosphere of the F1 pit lane. While the
spotlight is most often on the superstar drivers, the mechanics are
the guys who make every World Champion, and any mistakes can have
critical consequences. However, these highly skilled engineers
don't just fine-tune machinery and crunch data through high-spec
computers. These boys can seriously let their hair down. Whether
it's partying on luxury yachts or photo opportunites aboard
gravity-defying aeroplanes, this is a world which thrills on and
off the track. This is Formula One, but not like you've seen it
before.
For more than 50 years the Formula Ford Festival has been the
proving ground for ambitious racing drivers looking to make their
mark. The Brands Hatch meeting was where the likes of Johnny
Herbert, Damon Hill and Jenson Button first made their names, while
both Michael Schumacher and Nigel Mansell never made it out of
their heats. Now a club meeting, in its heyday the Festival was one
of the UK's biggest motor sport events, drawing tens of thousands
of spectators, and enjoying more than a decade of prime coverage on
the BBC's Grandstand. From humble beginnings at a cold Snetterton,
the move to Brands Hatch, the peak of the 1980s followed by a
gentle decline, this book tells the story of the Festival. Drawing
on exclusive contributions from some of the event's legends and
prestigious alumni, it covers all the on-track action together with
off-track intrigue and controversies.
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.
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