Ultimate Racing Car by David Burgess-Wise

Ultimate Racing Car by David Burgess-Wise

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Focuses on world famous racing circuits, the history of the sport since 1900 and a behind-the-scenes look at the work of designers, engineers and constructors.

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Ultimate Racing Car by David Burgess-Wise

The desire for speed and the urge to win make motor racing one of the most enthralling and popular spectator sports in the world. The Ultimate Racing Car Book celebrates this competitive spirit looking back at the cars that made history and the heroes who drove them. Incredible specially commissioned photographs show the world's most exciting racing cars from all angles and in minute detail. Technical specification boxes give the performance capabilities of the outstanding cars of each decade from the 1900s to the 1990s. The lavish photographs are accompanied by authoritative text that provides a wealth of information on each of the featured cars. From the Gordon Bennett races through to the creation of Grand Prix Indy Car and Le Mans motor racing has always been a team sport. David Burgess-Wise profiles not only the drivers but also the designers and constructors who have created the cars capable of winning the world's toughest races. Extensively researched and expertly written this is an indispensable reference work that will delight the general reader and enthusiast alike.
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ISBN 13 9780751306620
ISBN 10 0751306622
Title Ultimate Racing Car
Author David Burgess Wise
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Year published 1999-09-02
Number of pages 168
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.