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Real NASCAR: White Lightning, Red Clay, and Big Bill France
ISBN: 9781469609911 / Angielski / Miękka / 360 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In this history of the stock car racing circuit known as NASCAR, Daniel S. Pierce offers a revealing new look at the sport from its postwar beginnings on Daytona Beach and Piedmont dirt tracks through the early 1970s, when the sport spread beyond its southern roots and gained national recognition. Real NASCAR not only confirms the popular notion of NASCAR's origins in bootlegging, but also establishes beyond a doubt the close ties between organized racing and the illegal liquor industry, a story that readers will find both fascinating and controversial.
In this history of the stock car racing circuit known as NASCAR, Daniel S. Pierce offers a revealing new look at the sport from its postwar beginnings...
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At the Ragged Edge: Hydroplane racing and the sport's most famous competitors
ISBN: 9781481949057 / Angielski / Miękka / 456 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. At the Ragged Edge chronicles the world's fastest boats and among the most extraordinary of sports spectacles. The focus is on the lives of two of the sport's most famous competitors: Gar Wood was a mechanical genius and a perfectionist. A self-made millionaire who once held more patents than any other living American, he devoted his considerable fortune and skills to becoming the world's greatest speedboat driver. Whether he was fighting off the challenges of racers from other nations, setting speed records, or racing a train down the Hudson River as a publicity stunt, Gar Wood always...
At the Ragged Edge chronicles the world's fastest boats and among the most extraordinary of sports spectacles. The focus is on the lives of two of the...
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100,95 |
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The Ghosts of NASCAR: The Harlan Boys and the First Daytona 500
ISBN: 9781609381974 / Angielski / Miękka / 226 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Who won the first Daytona 500? Fans still debate whether it was midwestern champion Johnny Beauchamp, declared the victor at the finish line, or longtime NASCAR driver Lee Petty, declared the official winner a few days after the race. The Ghosts of NASCAR puts the controversial finish under a microscope. Author John Havick interviewed scores of people, analysed film of the race, and pored over newspaper accounts of the event. He uses this information and his deep knowledge of the sport as it worked then to determine what probably happened. But he also tells a much bigger story: the...
Who won the first Daytona 500? Fans still debate whether it was midwestern champion Johnny Beauchamp, declared the victor at the finish line, or longt...
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87,38 |
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Senna Versus Prost
ISBN: 9780099528098 / Angielski / Miękka / 408 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, Formula One was at its most explosive, with thrilling races, charismatic drivers, nail-biting climaxes--and one of the most dangerous rivalries ever witnessed in sports. Two of F1's most honored champions and iconic figures drove together for McLaren for two seasons, and their acrimonious and hostile relationship extended even after one of them had left the team. Alain Prost was France's only F1 world champion, an intelligent, smooth driver with the epithet "Le Professeur," while Ayrton Senna was the mercurial kid from a privileged background in Sao Paolo...
In the late 1980s and early 1990s, Formula One was at its most explosive, with thrilling races, charismatic drivers, nail-biting climaxes--and one of ...
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65,37 |
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Go Like Hell: Ford, Ferrari and their Battle for Speed and Glory at Le Mans
ISBN: 9780553818390 / Angielski / Miękka / 432 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In the 1960s, Ferrari emerged as the dominant force in sports cars in the world, creating speed machines that were unbeatable on the race track. Ford - jealous of the Italians' racewinning prestige - decided to beat them at their own game. 'Go Like Hell' is the epic story of the Ford versus Ferrari Le Mans battles of the 60s.
In the 1960s, Ferrari emerged as the dominant force in sports cars in the world, creating speed machines that were unbeatable on the race track. Ford ...
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55,31 |
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Ring of Fire
ISBN: 9780553819618 / Angielski / Miękka / 352 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Thanks to the fierce rivalry between riders such as Valentino Rossi, Casey Stoner and Jorge Lorenzo, MotoGP is enjoying a period of unprecedented popularity. 'Ring of Fire' details the acclaim, the heroism and the pressures of riding motorbikes at speeds of more than 200mph.
Thanks to the fierce rivalry between riders such as Valentino Rossi, Casey Stoner and Jorge Lorenzo, MotoGP is enjoying a period of unprecedented popu...
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60,34 |
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Notes from the Hard Shoulder
ISBN: 9780753512029 / Angielski / Miękka / 224 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Includes funny writing, from tales of motoring adventures through India, Russia and Iceland, to classic articles on essential subjects such as driving songs and haunted car parks.
Includes funny writing, from tales of motoring adventures through India, Russia and Iceland, to classic articles on essential subjects such as driving...
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82,44 |
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Thunder at Sunrise: A History of the Vanderbilt Cup, the Grand Prize and the Indianapolis 500, 1904-1916
ISBN: 9780786477128 / Angielski / Miękka / 279 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. On a bright October morning in 1904, thousands of people flocked to Nassau County on rural Long Island to witness the first international motor sports competition in America: the newly created Vanderbilt Cup. By 1906, the number of spectators multiplied to a quarter million and America's place in motor racing history was assured. In 1908, the Vanderbilt Cup was joined by a second international competition, the International Grand Prize, the first grand prix held outside France. By 1913, the Indianapolis 500 would supplant the Vanderbilt Cup and Grand Prize as America's preeminent race,...
On a bright October morning in 1904, thousands of people flocked to Nassau County on rural Long Island to witness the first international motor sports...
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221,82 |
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A Championship Year
ISBN: 9781409118275 / Angielski / Miękka / 320 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. After spending nine years driving some of the slowest and most unreliable F1 cars on the grid, Jenson Button's career was reignited thanks to the newly-formed Brawn GP team. In 'A Championship Year' Jenson describes the highs and lows of his 2009 season as he tries to claim the 'holy grail' of motorsport - the F1 world championship.
After spending nine years driving some of the slowest and most unreliable F1 cars on the grid, Jenson Button's career was reignited thanks to the newl...
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66,97 |
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That Near Death Thing: Inside the Most Dangerous Race in the World
ISBN: 9781409138976 / Angielski / Miękka / 288 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The Isle of Man TT - the world's most dangerous race - as seen through the eyes of Cummins, Martin, McGuinness and Dunlop.
THAT NEAR DEATH THING is a life-affirming journey to the heart of the world's most dangerous race. The Isle of Man TT is a throwback to a maverick era that existed before PR platitudes and PC attitudes. WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR-shortlisted author Rick Broadbent gets inside the helmets of four leading motorcycle racers as they battle fear, fire and family tragedy for a gritty sort of glory. Guy Martin is a tea-drinking truck mechanic and... The Isle of Man TT - the world's most dangerous race - as seen through the eyes of Cummins, Martin, McGuinness and Dunlop.
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65,37 |
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Nuvolari
ISBN: 9781780910994 / Angielski / Miękka / 272 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Marking the half century after Nuvolari's death, this biography is an invaluable addition to motor racing history and essential reading for anyone interested in the sport - even if they are followers of more modern Formula One heroes.
Marking the half century after Nuvolari's death, this biography is an invaluable addition to motor racing history and essential reading for anyone int...
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100,60 |
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Bill Ivy the Will to Win
ISBN: 9781780911014 / Angielski / Miękka / 320 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Motorcycling star Bill Ivy was fatally injured while practising for the East German Grand Prix in July 1969. This book, an in-depth and richly illustrated biography of the Yamaha World Champion, provides a fitting tribute to him.
Motorcycling star Bill Ivy was fatally injured while practising for the East German Grand Prix in July 1969. This book, an in-depth and richly illustr...
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100,60 |
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This book tells the story of how Kris Meeke and Peugeot UK won the Intercontinental Rally Championship in their rookie year, from the disastrous opening round in Monte Carlo, to the ecstasy of winning the San Remo rally and the championship in the same weekend. This is the gripping tale of how Kris and Peugeot defied expectations and made their mark on this highly competitive championship. There are those who felt that Kris was quick but lacked the consistency to succeed at the highest level - but the man from Dungannon proved them wrong in the style of his mentor and rally legend, Colin... This book tells the story of how Kris Meeke and Peugeot UK won the Intercontinental Rally Championship in their rookie year, from the disastrous op... |
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103,06 |
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Northeast American Sports Car Races 1950-1959
ISBN: 9781845842543 / Angielski / Twarda / 432 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book focuses on the different aspects that contributed to the development of Northeast American sports car racing during the 1950s. The tragedy, politics and intrigue that came to characterise the period are covered here in detail.
This book focuses on the different aspects that contributed to the development of Northeast American sports car racing during the 1950s. The tragedy, ...
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257,72 |
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Race & Trackday Driving Techniques
ISBN: 9781845843557 / Angielski / Miękka / 128 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This is a complete reference and learning tool for people taking to the circuit in their cars, either for the first time or as a seasoned campaigner.
This is a complete reference and learning tool for people taking to the circuit in their cars, either for the first time or as a seasoned campaigner.
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A Chequered Life: Graham Warner and the Chequered Flag
ISBN: 9781845844134 / Angielski / Twarda / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This is the story of Graham Warner and his plucky London-based dealership/race team, the Chequered Flag, which bested all-comers in most major motorsport disciplines. A former RAF man, Warner competed at international level as a sports car driver, created the Gemini brand of Formula Juniors as a manufacturer, fielded cars on behalf of Lotus, Brabham and McLaren as an entrant, and as a talent spotter, he gave Jim Clark his maiden start in a single-seater, later running drivers such as Jackie Stewart, Jackie Ickx, Piers Courage and many more on motorsport's nursery slope. Having reached the... This is the story of Graham Warner and his plucky London-based dealership/race team, the Chequered Flag, which bested all-comers in most major moto... |
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154,67 |
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Trackday Car Preparation
ISBN: 9781845844837 / Angielski / Miękka / 96 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Want to go on a trackday, but don t know where to start? From the most suitable type of car to buy on your budget, to how to target modifications to make your car more fun, safer, and faster on the track, Trackday Car Preparation is the perfect place to start. Taking you step-by-step through the process of upgrading your car, whilst keeping a keen eye on your wallet, this book starts with cheap or even free mods that improve your car s speed and reliability, and progresses up to the big-buck upgrades that can give you the ultimate track thrill. It also looks at the pros and cons of using... Want to go on a trackday, but don t know where to start? From the most suitable type of car to buy on your budget, to how to target modifications t... |
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77,28 |
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Lotus 78 and 79: The Ground Effect Cars
ISBN: 9781847971432 / Angielski / Miękka / 208 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The Lotus 78 was the car that started the ground effect revolution in Formula 1. The author has spoken to the men who were at the chalk face of this revolution and this book is the result.
The Lotus 78 was the car that started the ground effect revolution in Formula 1. The author has spoken to the men who were at the chalk face of this r...
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87,59 |
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Karting Explained
ISBN: 9781847973795 / Angielski / Miękka / 176 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Kart racing is a useful first step on the ladder to becoming a professional racing driver, teachig essential skills of track strategy, vehicle set-up and positive mindset. This book provides a full guide to the sport.
Kart racing is a useful first step on the ladder to becoming a professional racing driver, teachig essential skills of track strategy, vehicle set-up ...
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75,44 |
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100 Years of the Isle of Man TT
ISBN: 9781861269065 / Angielski / Twarda / 272 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Run over the every-day roads of the Isle of Man for the past 100 years, the world-famous Tourist Trophy races have gripped the imaginations of successive generations of motorcyclists. From the earliest days of single-speed, belt-driven machines delivering 5 bhp, to the highly developed projectiles of today offering a fearsome 200 bhp, race fans have thronged the roadside banks and watched in awe as the best racing motorcyclists in the world rode the fastest machines of their day around the twists, turns and climbs of the 374 mile Mountain Course, all in pursuit of a coveted Tourist Trophy....
Run over the every-day roads of the Isle of Man for the past 100 years, the world-famous Tourist Trophy races have gripped the imaginations of success...
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128,89 |
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