Tracks, Racing the Sun by Sandro Martini
In this epic novel about the motor-racing heroes of Fascist Italy and Nazi Germany, legendary characters battle to win incredible races on switchback roads along the edges of ravines. Exploring the relationships between the champions as much as the sporting events themselves, this is a thrilling tale based on true rivalries, triumphs and disasters during a fascinating period in European sporting history.
"Martini writes about the dawn of motor racing, a violent and treacherous sport where men serviced their addiction to speed and etched their names in history with bloodEnjoy riding with the greats, it's a rush." - Ben Collins aka The Stig; "Every fan of motor racing should read this book. How the legendary Italian drivers of the past forged the sport we love today with blood and bone." - Mario Andretti, motor sport legend"; A great read! An incredible tale of skill and courage based on true events." - Alex Baldolini, 250cc/moto2 WSS rider; "Tracks" is written in a romantic, nostalgic tone, almost with a film noir feel. ... an eye opener."--The New York Times ; "A sprawling, adrenaline-drenched story that will appeal even to readers who know next to nothing about auto racing."--Kirkus Reviews; "The subsequent decade of research has resulted in a dramatic and lively novel, set in an era that has always been ripe for this type of fictional treatment. It would make a good movie." -- Motor Sport Magazine ; "If you love motor racing, this is definitely the book for you. Martini has written a gripping novel set in the 1930's when competition was strong between motor racing heroes of Fascist Italy and Nazi Germany."-- IMDb; "...a monumental achievement that brings to life the motor racing experience of Italy and Germany during the first half of the twentieth century. It's a remarkable story that is impeccably written and researched."-- Readers Favorite "Meticulously researched, beautifully crafted, and a captivating read from beginning to end, Tracks: Racing the Sun focuses on the men and women plying their trade and skills in the early days of motor racing, breathtakingly told against a rich background of Il Duce's Italy and Hitler's Germany." --Historical Novel Society
Sandro Martini is a seasoned journalist who has worked in Italy and the USA. He has spent years researching the facts and creating a story which tells us much about men, their addiction to speed and the love of the machine at a particular time in history. Martini has given talks on the book in USA and the UK.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781906582432 |
| ISBN 10 | 1906582432 |
| Title | Tracks, Racing the Sun |
| Author | Sandro Martini |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Aurora Metro Publications |
| Year published | 2014-06-02 |
| Number of pages | 336 |
| Prizes | Winner of Readers' Favourite Best Book about Sport 2017 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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