Motor Sport

Len Shaw is one of that band of gifted amateurs who were the backbone of British motor sport in the 1950s. As a founder member of The Hagley and District Light Car Club, he competed in trials and speed events in the 1930s. A skilled driver, the success he gained after the war driving his own MG YA i..

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Profusely illustrated, this is a complete coverage of 32 years of racing history at Riverside International Raceway and includes chapters on the following; Dusty Palace, Early Years, Can-Am, Trans-Am, Formula 5000, Indy Cars, Drag Racing, IMSA Sports Cars, Nascar and Off Road events. This comprehens..

Please note this example's dust jacket has a sun faded spine.Road racing had been particularly popular in Italy, but in 1973 the Targa Florio ended, and with it a whole tradition of European events. In Argentina road racing survives, but even there the great races have passed: the stock car..

This book has the previous owner name in the frontPrince Birabongse began motor racing in 1935. It was not until 1936 under the management of his cousin and the author of this book, Chula Chakrabongse, that he was launched on a full season. This book was written during the winter following the 1..

Prince Birabongse began motor racing in 1935. It was not until 1936 under the management of his cousin and the author of this book, Chula Chakrabongse, that he was launched on a full season. This book was written during the winter following the 1936 season and attempts to describe as fully as possib..

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The success of British sports/racing cars during the 1950s was an integral part of the growth of British motor racing power in the post-war years. Two major British teams lead from the front, Aston Martin and Jaguar. They stimulated British interest in sports car racing and their example encouraged ..

John Bolster is too well known to need introduction and all who have seen or only read of “Bloody Mary" will agree that the constructor and driver of this famous " Special" is eminently suited to the task of describing the details of other cars specially built, either for racing, trials or hill clim..

This is Eyston and Bradley’s very early look at the Land Speed Record attempts on the Salt Flats of Utah, shortly after the advantages of such a location had been recognised for the purposes of high speed record attempts. The story covers the first achievement of the 300 mph record. The book i..