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Fast Lady Joy Rainey

Fast Lady By Joy Rainey

Fast Lady by Joy Rainey


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Summary

Joy Rainey, a person of restricted growth, has competed in circuit races, hurtled up hill climbs in single-seaters, broken records and driven the London to Brighton veteran car run. This work demonstrates what can be achieved, given innate talent, determination and charm.

Fast Lady Summary

Fast Lady: My Life in Motorsport by Joy Rainey

Here is the inspirational life story of a woman who has proved that size doesn't matter in the world of motorsport. Joy Rainey, a person of restricted growth, has competed her E-type Jaguar in circuit races, hurtled round hill climbs in single-seaters, driven the London to Brighton veteran car run - and in 2004 plans to tackle the London to Sydney Rally in an old Morris Minor. A personality of giant stature, she demonstrates what can be achieved, given innate talent, determination and charm.

Fast Lady Reviews

'heartening tale of achievement against physical odds' Classic & Sports Car 'a cracking and very fast read' Daily Telegraph 'captivating' Classic Cars

About Joy Rainey

Joy Rainey - daughter of Murray Rainey, three-times Australian Formula 3 Champion - grew up with cars and writes motorsport articles for The Daily Telegraph. She lives at Evesham, Worcestershire.

Table of Contents

Childhood in leg irons, playing in her father's racing cars, go-kart racing. Travelling between homes in Australia and the UK, studying in Italy and with the Open University, teaching languages. Competing in Dad's 1933 Morgan-JAP three-wheeler, buying her own E-type. Racing a Murrain sports racing car, vintage Alfa Romeos and a Pilbeam single seater racer. Hill climb records, class wins, FTDs and breaking the Shelsley Ladies record before a financial disaster put the brakes on motorsport. Planning the London-Sydney marathon with her co-driver Trevor Hulks, a classic car restoration specialist. Preparing their car, a 33 year old Morris Minor, including fitting it with a 1275c engine. Rally diary: progress, problems, relationships, arrival - and what's next.

Additional information

GOR000857072
9781844250387
1844250385
Fast Lady: My Life in Motorsport by Joy Rainey
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Haynes Publishing Group
20041014
280
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

Customer Reviews - Fast Lady