Cars at Speed

Description

"Cars at Speed" is widely considered to be one of the finest books available on the Grand Prix and sports car racing ever published, covering twelve of the world's greatest racing circuits. Long out of print, this book now returns with a new introduction by Daley, plus commissioned drawings of each featured circuit - Silverstone, Monza, Spa, Zandvoort, Nurburing, Monaco. A rare opportunity to travel back in time to when passion and danger defined racing, this is a fascinating look at the early days of racing: the qualities of each track, the history, controversies, accidents, races , tragedies and successes on each one. Focusing in turn on each top racer - Sterling Moss, Phil Hill, Jean Behra, Marquis de Portago - this recreates the mythical quality of the Grand Prix in it's glittering prime and is sure to be received enthusiastically by fans worldwide.

Robert Daley is a best selling novelist and an acknowledged authority on Grand Prix racing. His book, A Cruel Sport, is a bestseller with MBI Publishing.

"Automobile Magazine," December 2007 "Evocative, accessible and incredibly well-written." "Area Auto Racing News" "This hard to find 304-page book, widely considered one of the best ever written about sports car racing, returns in a special edition. It includes commissioned drawings of each featured circuit and artwork by well known racing illustrator Hector Cademartori." Victory Lane," July 2007 "This is a great writing that depicts the personalities, fears, thoughts, ambience, determination, danger, drama and magnificence of the 1950's racers and their unique times."