Racing with Heroes
Author : Reg May
Publisher : David and Charles
Page : 181 pages
File Size : 38,88 MB
Release : 2013
Category :
ISBN : 1787118940
F1 Heroes: Champions and Legends in the Photos of Motorsport Images
Author : Giorgio Terruzzi
Publisher : Skira Editore
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 23,86 MB
Release : 2022-02-24
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9788857246673
Book Description
A thrilling visual history of Formula One racing This fully illustrated history takes a journey across 70 years of the most spectacular images from the archives of the great champions who have made the history of Formula One and the Grand Prix. It follows the storied history of this widely popular sport from the first championship, won by the daring Nino Farina with his Alfa Romeo and his famous cigar between his lips, to British driver Lewis Hamilton's heroic exploits, taking in all the legends of Formula One en route, among them Alberto Ascari, Juan Manuel Fangio, Niki Lauda, Ayrton Senna, Alain Prost and Michael Schumacher. The 200-plus images in this volume do not neglect the incredible feats of engineering that made the drivers' stories possible: F1 Heroesalso traces the history of Formula One cars from the tube chassis warhorses that dominated the early races, such as those built by Alfa Romeo, Ferrari and Maserati, to the modern high-tech automobiles that speed around the track today. A spectacular account of the winners and their extraordinary cars and their duels, but also a story of big defeats and great heroes who, while they did not win the championship, still became legends, such as Gilles Villeneuve.
Grand Prix Motorcycle Racers
Author : Norm DeWitt
Publisher : Motorbooks
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 43,29 MB
Release : 2010-09-16
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 1610600452
Book Description
Until the 1970s, North America was considered a backwater with respect to world championship–level motorcycle road racing. European racers viewed American riders as being less talented and rode around in circles on tracks made of dirt. That all changed when Kenny Roberts exploded onto the Grand Prix racing scene and became the first American to win the world championship in motorcycle road racing's premier class. Roberts' success launched an era of American dominance that lasted for nearly 20 years and still echoes through the annals of the sport. This is the story of the legendary American riders who beat the Europeans at their own game, including Freddie Spencer, Eddie Lawson, Wayne Rainey, Kevin Schwantz, Kenny Roberts Jr., and the most recent American world champion, Nicky Hayden. With additional chapters about the American World Superbike champions and those Americans who competed for the World Championship, this is the story road racing fans have been waiting decades to read.
Weekend Heroes
Author : Tony Adriaensens
Publisher :
Page : 699 pages
File Size : 16,45 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Sports car racing
ISBN : 9789080119734
Book Description
Profiles 48 California races (1952-1957) and 21 drivers.
Running with Sherman
Author : Christopher McDougall
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 18,56 MB
Release : 2020-07-28
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0525433252
Book Description
From the bestselling author of Born to Run, a heartwarming story about training a rescue donkey to run one of the most challenging races in America, and, in the process, discovering the life-changing power of the human-animal connection. "A delight, full of heart and hijinks and humor." —John Grogan, author of Marley & Me: Life and Love with the World's Worst Dog When Christopher McDougall decided to adopt a donkey in dire straits, he had no idea what he was getting himself into. But with the help of his neighbors, Chris came up with a crazy idea. Burro racing, a unique type of competition in which humans and donkeys run side by side over mountains and through streams, would be exactly the challenge Sherman and Chris needed. In the course of Sherman’s training, Chris would enlist Amish running clubs, high-spirited goats, the service animal community, and two Sarah Palin–loving long-distance female truckers. Sherman’s heartwarming story of overcoming all odds to run one of the most unbelievable races in America shows the healing power of movement and the strength of the human-animal connection. Look for Christopher McDougall's new book, Born to Run 2, coming in December!
Pirelli Album of Motor Racing Heroes
Author : John Surtees
Publisher :
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 42,10 MB
Release : 1992
Category : Automobile racing
ISBN : 9781852837198
Book Description
Featuring such legends of motor racing as Mario Andretti, Stirling Moss and Jackie Stewart, this book, by the 1964 Formula One Champion, looks at their exploits on the race track. Through interviews with families and friends, it also studies their personal lives and family backgrounds.
Motor Racing Heroes - The Stories of 100 Greats
Author : Robert Newman
Publisher : David and Charles
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 12,44 MB
Release : 2014-09-11
Category :
ISBN : 1845847962
Book Description
Covering the period from the first Grand Prix win in 1906, to Michael Schumacher’s 2006 retirement, this book is one man’s idea of the 20th century’s motor racing heroes. The sport has attracted many men and women whose determination, raw courage, and skill at the wheel has driven them into that special, rarified atmosphere of heroism – this book tells the stories of 100 of these heroes.
Race for the Ring
Author :
Publisher : Simon Spotlight
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 15,99 MB
Release : 2019-05-07
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1534440399
Book Description
Catboy, Owlette, and Gekko race to beat Night Ninja to the top of Mystery Mountain in this Level 1 Ready-to-Read based on PJ Masks, the hit preschool series airing on Disney Junior! The PJ Masks must stop Night Ninja from stealing a magical ring hidden at the top of Mystery Mountain. Working together is the heroes’ best option to stop Night Ninja from getting the ring and gaining more power. But is Catboy too busy racing ahead to help his friends? PJ Masks © Frog Box / Entertainment One UK Limited / Walt Disney EMEA Productions Limited 2014
Motor Racing Heroes
Author : Robert John Newman
Publisher : Veloce Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,40 MB
Release : 2014-05-15
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781845847487
Book Description
Covering almost 100 years of motor racing history, humanity, not simple statistics, is revealed here as the true source of the subjects' heroism. Take André Boillot; so tired at the end of the 1919 Targa Florio, he made a silly mistake, spinning his car backwards across the finish line – yet he still won. Or Grand Prix winners Robert Benoist, William Grover Williams and Jean-Pierre Wimille, all of whom became French resistance fighters during WWII. There's David Purley's valiant attempt at rescuing a trapped Roger Williamson by overturning Willamson's blazing march with his bare hands during the 1973 Grand Prix of Holland. And Alessandro Zanardi, who lost both his legs in a CART accident, yet still came back to win races. The lighter side of motor sport is also here, with Giannino Marzotto, who won the 1950 Mille Miglia wearing an immaculate double-breasted suit. Or Giovanni Bracco, who won the 1952 Mille Miglia as he swigged from a bottle of red wine! There are so many heroes and heroines in this sport. This book is about 100 of them.
Red Dirt Tracks
Author : Gail Cauble Gurley
Publisher : Publishamerica Incorporated
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 21,27 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781413779929
Book Description
"Red dirt tracks is a fictional drama based on historical events, real people and actual happenings about the lives and careers of early race car drivers, before and immediately following the advent of NASCAR."--P. [7].
