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NASCAR Women: At the Heart of Racing
Now, for the first time, a new book from David Bull Publishing reveals the essential role that women play in NASCAR-both behind the scenes and in high-profile positions with racing teams, the media, and the NASCAR organization itself. The book is illustrated with over 100 color and black and white photographs, most provided from family photo albums.
Nigel Mansell Driver Profile #1
David Tremayne Hardcover 112 pages Out of Print. New old stock.
Niki Lauda Driver Profile #2
Alan Henry Hardcover 112 pages Out of Print. New old stock.
Off-Roading: Racing and Riding
An introduction to the racing of jeeps, vans, pickup trucks, dune buggies, and other four-wheel-drive and specialized vehicles on beaches, deserts, natural routes, and specially constructed dirt tracks.
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Outlaw Sprints (Enthusiast Color Series)
The most powerful, thrilling, and popular cars ever to race on dirt track ovals spring from these pages! Powerful, 700hp motors pull the wheels of Outlaw Sprints from the ground as they leave the turns and head into the straight-aways. Witness the history, development, technology, and construction of these outrageous cars, along with revealing driver profiles in this behind-the-scenes look at Outlaw Sprints. A new addition to the popular Enthusiast Color Series.
Pace Cars of the Indy 500
Pace Cars of the Indy 500 provides an up-close, hands-on, in-depth, and unique perspective on these interesting autombiles.
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Pacific Coast Highway: 2066 Miles from Seattle to Tijuana
Route 101, the Pacific Coast Highway, commissioned in 1926, follows the path taken by the first Spanish explores of the West Coast, and incorporates El Camino Real, the historic thoroughfare built to link California's twenty-one missions. In some areas, reconstruction and freeway development have diverted the modern 101 from its old alignment; but this book traces the original road, providing detailed directions and mileage for drivers.The layout will be similar to the one used in Nick Freeth's Route 66: Main Street USA. A prologue, outlining the Pacific Coast Highway's pre-twentieth century history, is followed by chapters giving a comprehensive guide to each section of the toad (traveling north-south). These examine 101's natural beauty that has made it what it is. Every chapter includes features focusing on places of special interest; and there will also be Voice of the Road spreads profiling the highway's key personalities, as well as numerous quotations from authors, poets and songwriters who have been inspired by it. Specially created maps will parallel the text, and the book concludes with an extensive resources section, giving contact addresses and website details for road-related organizations and en route attractions.
Pikes Peak: Race to the Clouds
A concise history of this historic hillclimb, with period photography, anecdotal text, and a list of winners by year.
Pole Position: The Inside Story of Williams-Renault
Offers an insight into Formula One and the Williams-Renault team. This book reveals the personalities working behind the scenes - the engineers, truck drivers, fuel experts, sponsors, caterers, mechanics and unsung heroes.
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Police Driving Techniques
Since law enforcement officers spend most of their time on patrol in various types of vehicles, they must be aware of the driving situations that cause accidents and what they can do to prevent them. This text will be a valuable tool toward that end. The author shares the unique driving methods of the Scotti School of Defensive Driving that have been taught to thousands of police officers, police academy driving instructors, and military personnel throughout the world.
Porsche 917: Zuffenhausen’s Le Mans and Can-Am Champion
After knocking on the door for decades, Germany's Porsche finally stepped into the big time of international auto racing with its Type 917 in 1969. Its phenomenal air-cooled flat-12 engine powered the 917 to 15 wins in world sports-car championship races from 1969 to 1971, after which it was outlawed by a rules change. Included were two wins at Le Mans in 1970 and '71. First built in a series of 25 coupes that Volkswagen chief Ferdinand Piech called the biggest risk he's ever taken in business, the 917 was raced in both short- and long-tailed forms, pumping out 630 bhp by 1971. It went on to even greater glory in turbocharged roadster form in Can-Am racing as the 917/10, series champion in 1972. In '73 the incredible 1,000-horsepower 917/30 Porsche dominated the Can-Am series in the hands of Mark Donohue, who called it "the perfect racing car". The 917 stands proud in Porsche's history as the costly and daring machine that decisively ended the company's underdog status in international motor sport.
Porsche 930 to 935: The Turbo Porsches
In 1974, to rave reviews, Porsche produced the 930/911 Turbo to the public and set off on a new road. At the same time, the governing body of motorsport introduced a new "silhouette" formula to sports car racing. Thus the immortal 934 and 935 were born. Porsche 930 to 935: The Turbo Porsches tells the story of the 911 Turbo and its racing cousins, from the 1974 2.1-liter RSR Turbo Carrera to the tube-framed 750 horsepower final variants of the 935. These are the cars which still bring a gleam of pleasure to any of the drivers lucky enough to have sampled their enormous power and, sometimes, their wayward handling!
Porsche 956 & 962 Owner’s Workshop Manual: 1982 onwards (all models)
Porsche 956 / 962 Owner's Workshop Manual is the latest addition to the "classic racing car" manual series, taking the series beyond ten titles, and complementing Ferrari 250 GTO, Ford GT40, Porsche 917, AC Cobra, and Ferrari 512. This highly produced manual extends coverage of iconic sports-racing cars. 2016 was the 30th anniversary of the Porsche 962's first Le Mans win (the 956 having won for the previous four years) in the hands of Derek Bell, Hans Stuck and Al Holbart.
Porsche Double World Champions 1900-1977
This book follows the growth of the company and the development of its cars, the lives of the key personalities, in particular, Professor Ferdinand Porsche, and the successful implementation of a racing programme that was to yield much to the research engineers at Weissach. Part one covers most of the pre-Porsche 911 story and part two gives an in-depth study of the later production cars, 911, 914, 924 and the 928, and total racing coverage which naturally includes such famous cars as the 904, 908, 910, 917, 935, and 936.
Porsche Racing Cars: 1953 to 1975
Today, one cannot escape the fact that the words "Porsche" and "racing" go hand in hand. This book follows Porsches year-by-year progress in top flight racing, and looks in detail at the pure competition cars that brought the German marque such immense success on the tracks and worldwide acclaim. This particular volume starts with the story of the giant killing 550 Spyders of 1953 vintage, and takes the reader through a series of racing models, including the glorious 917, up to 1975 via contemporary photography and words from an acknowledged Porsche authority. The book includes detailed year by year coverage of Porsches top class racing exploits in words and 300 excellent photos.
Porsche Sounds (Book & CD set)
With a wealth of stunning photos and inspiring text this lavishly illustrated volume provides an insight into the fascinating history of premium motor engineering and outstanding design. Published in cooperation with the Historical Archives of Porsche AG it showcases the milestones and the most breath-taking moments in Porsche's history. Also the topic emotion doesn't come short: Audiophile automotive enthusiasts will find a CD with the original engine sounds of the most notable Porsche vehicles. As sexy as a 911 -- book, audio-visual library and design piece all in one.
This book covers the 356 Roadster to the striking 550 A Spyder, from the much sought-after 911 Carrera RS to the 911 Targa up to the latest 919 Hybrid.
Porsche Sport ’93
Porsche Sport '93 covers the motor-sport cars and people featured during the 1993 season, and covers races such as 24 Hours of Daytona, 24 Hours of Le Mans, 24 Hours Nürburgring, and the national grand tourer championship, the ADAC GT Cup.
Porsche Sport ’96
Porsche Sport '96 describes in detail the GT sports cars of the new generation and follows them on their way through the season in Europe, Asia and the USA. Porsche Sport '96 illustrates in an impressive way, another victory in Le Mans and class victories in Daytona and Sebring. Porsche Sport '96 reports on the Supercup, the Carrera Cup, the Club races in Germany and England, and much more.
Porsche Sport '96 contains more than 350 colour photographs of the cars and the people who drive them and live for this sport. International journalists tell the story of a season full of dramatic highlights.
Porsche Turbo Racing Cars
Covers the turbocharged Porsche racing car and the technology of exhaust gas turbo-supercharging. Details all factory turbocharged racing engines and racing cars. Each car is profiled in depth, with details of its design and development, and is well illustrated.
Portraits
In Portraits, Jesse Alexander offers an intimate and emotional view of the people he has met in his remarkable 50-year career as a passionate motorsports photographer.
Alexander captures the essence of his subjects in shots taken during the heat of action on the track, after the race on the podium, or in the pits. Great personalties represented include Phil Hill, Stirling Moss, Jack Brabham, Mario Andretti, Dan Gurney, John Surtees, Enzo Ferrari, Bruce McLaren, Peter Revson, and Carroll Shelby.
As in his previous books, Porsche Moments and Ferrari Grand Prix Moments, Alexander's portraits are rich with evocative details of a bygone era in racing. They also extend beyond drivers and team principals to present the mechanics, crewmen, friends, and family who all contributed to the atmosphere and color of the sport.
Pro Stock Drag Racing of the 1970s Photo Archive: From Stockers to DoorSlammers
Popular drivers like "Dandy Dick" Landy, Bill "Grumpy" Jenkins, Ronnie Sox, Bob Glidden, Wally Booth, Wayne Gapp, Warren Johnson, "Dyno" Don Nicholson, Lee Hunter, Scott Shafiroff, Brad Yuill, Richie Zul, and many more are all showcased in drag race action in this door-slammer pictorial.
Quando corre Nuvolari …
Tazio Nuvolari hardly needs an introduction; his exploits and racing prowess have become legend throughout the world. In his homeland of Italy, his name is a national icon. His fame reflected in everything from songs to the use of his name to symbolize every kind of daring and recklessness at the wheel. Valerio Moretti's work comprises first of all the Nuvolari biography, followed by more than 300 race reports and concluding a summary of every machine, two-wheeled and four-wheeled, raced by Tazio. The authors research for this volume has been so deep that he was able to find and include contemporary race reports of almost every race - no matter how small - in which the greatest of all race drivers took part.
Quarter-Mile Chaos: Images of Drag Racing Mayhem (Hardcover)
Quarter-Mile Chaos looks at the treacherous side of drag racing's golden age. Almost 200 rare and stunning photographs from the late 1960s and early to mid 1970s capture terrifying fires, explosions, and crashes, all by-products of the quest to go faster. Quarter-Mile Chaos is full of up close and personal documentation of the perilous task of reaching the 1,320-foot mark first. Armed with just a couple cameras and some film, veteran drag racing photographer Steve Reyes shot some of the most dramatic and eye-catching pictures of these quarter-mile warriors. Reyes roamed the nation's hazardous strips in search of the perfect action photo. The result is some of the most breathtaking drag racing imagery ever recorded depicting out-of-control demolition and devastation during drag racing's most entertaining era.
Race & Track Day Driving Techniques
A complete reference and learning tool for people taking to the circuit in their cars, either for the first time or as a seasoned campaigner. This book is designed to take the reader on a journey of discovery as you unlock the secrets of speed, from the basic principles through to advanced techniques and individual circuit tricks. Designed with learning in mind, the book shows not only what to do to go faster, but also why these techniques work.
Race Car Graphics: The Professional Touch
Gary Smith ISBN 10 – 0936834188 Softcover 60 pages Out of Print. New old stock.
Race to Win: How to Become a Complete Champion Driver
Why do some racing teams and drivers succeed so brilliantly while others, even those who seem packed with potential, fail? If anyone knows, it would be Derek Daly. After a remarkable racing career that spanned nearly two decades, Daly turned his attention to the mechanics of success. He has parlayed his experience and hard-won understanding into a phenomenal second career teaching the principles of high performance to audiences throughout the auto racing and business worlds.
This book offers readers the benefit of Daly's insight--and a rare inside look at world-class auto racing. Drawing on his original research and firsthand experience with some of the legends of professional auto racing--including Rusty Wallace, Roger Penske, Mario Andretti, and A. J. Foyt--Daly discusses why some individuals and teams fail to reach their potential while others become successful and famous.
A complete course in winning, the book outlines the six key aspects of becoming a successful race car driver. Daly points out the different strengths and weaknesses among different drivers; and accordingly, he emphasizes the importance of creating an environment that takes advantage of these differences. As entertaining as it is instructive, his book will open a world of possibilities to race drivers, motorsports fans, and anyone who wants to know what it takes to win.
Racers 1948-1968: The Legends of Formula 1
A record of those Formula One drivers who stood out among the rest during what was perhaps the most challenging and dangerous years of the sport. They were men with above-average determination, skill and - most of all - courage. Motoring historian, Doug Nye, presents his own personal tribute to the greatest racing drivers of the post-war period. Each profile is graphically illustrated with archive photography.
Racing Cars and the History of Motor Sport
History and development of sport of motor racing.
Racing Colours: Motor Racing Compositions 1908-2009
A well known artist specialising in racing car subjects, the late Simon Owen's detailed, expertly executed work conveys the life, vibrancy, the essence and passion of motorsports and racing cars, like no other.
From his often small watercolors, rich in color and tone, to digital art and composition, Simon's work is a visual feast for lovers of automotive art and motorsport. Over the last few years, Simon had worked on developing a series of computer-generated images, focussing on individual racing cars and their liveries. Seventy seven of these images have been compiled to create this stunning book, and each is presented with a relevant quote from a legend of the motor racing world.
Along with these digital artworks, this book represents a chance to gain a rare peek into the artist's working methods, revealing some of his developmental working methods and showing how the digital images were constructed.
Racing for Mercedes-Benz: A Dictionary of the 240 Fastest Drivers of the Marque
From the vast number of drivers who have competed for Mercedes-Benz and its ancestors in the past 115 years, legends such as Hermann Lang, Karl Kling, Juan Manuel Fangio and Michael Schumacher stand out. However, history should not forget all those other works drivers and privateers whose exploits added to the fame of the company at the wheel of formula, sports racing and touring cars; drivers whose names have often unjustly faded from view. Famous or obscure, the 240 fastest of these drivers are presented in this volume, which has been compiled in close co-operation with Mercedes-Benz Classic. This book is the who's who of the four-wheel sport.