Tony Robinson the Biography of a Race Mechanic
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Tony Robinson the Biography of a Race Mechanic by Ian Wagstaff
A biography of motor racing mechanic Tony Robinson, who worked with some of the great names of the sport in the 1950s and '60s.
IAN Wagstaff is one of our favourite authors, and he researches and writes his books superblyThis biography on Tony Robinson ... is no exception. There's information on Robinson's early life, anecdotes from colleagues and brilliantly detailed race reports, plus stunning pictures and huge depth. A great read for Fl fans. Auto Express Grand Prix racing has changed beyond all recognition in the past 50 years, a fact underlined by this biography's superb opening chapter ... entertaining, and the pictures are highly evocative. Classic & Sports Car (UK) Wagstaff packs the 162 pages with colourful anecdotes of resourcefulness in the face of impossible challenges ... a fascinating insight, drawing in the many Ireland, Hawthorn and more - who featured in [Tony's] career. classic cars Filled with fascinating accounts of life behind the scenes of big time racing in the '50s and '60s, this book is a must-read for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of this period of the sport's history. Vintage Racecar/Vintage Roadcar In all a very interesting book, buy it. You will not be disappointed. Historic Lotus The anecdotes flow thick & fast in this readable and entertaining book. New Zealand Classic Car
Freelance journalist Ian Wagstaff won the Mercedes Benz Montagu of Beaulieu Trophy for his 2006 book, The British at Le Mans. This was followed, in 2010, by The British at Indianapolis. He wrote for Autosport and Motoring News before becoming press and promotions manager at Silverstone in the late 1970s. His current work for titles such as Racecar Engineering and Zytek Motorsport takes him to races throughout Europe and the USA. In addition to his work in racing, he has also written extensively on the automotive components industry, and has won the Pierre Dreyfus award for his work with The Economist Intelligence Unit.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781845842307 |
| ISBN 10 | 1845842308 |
| Title | Tony Robinson the Biography of a Race Mechanic |
| Author | Ian Wagstaff |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | David & Charles |
| Year published | 2012-09-06 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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