Motor Sports

With the Netflix series "Drive to Survive" bringing an ever increasing audience to the Grand Prix circuit world wide and with the Formula One becoming ever more exciting with new rule changes The World of Formula One brings you; the Races, the Tracks,...

As Land Speed Record historian David Tremayne states in his foreword, 'This is a wonderful book that celebrates passion.' In a remarkable first book, Barry John has celebrated his life-long passion for the quest for speed by writing, illustrating and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781777443610Author Michael G StewartFormat PaperbackPage Count 200Imprint Beaten Stick BooksPublisher Beaten Stick BooksWeight(grams) 231gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781476688800Author Elizabeth BlackstockFormat PaperbackPage Count 290Imprint McFarland & CompanyPublisher McFarland & CompanyWeight(grams) 152g

**THE ONLY DEFINITIVE ACCOUNT OF THE WORLD'S GREATEST RACE - FULL OF EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS WITH NIKI LAUDA, ROSS BRAWN, DAMON HILL, DAVID COULTHARD, SIR JACKIE STEWART, OLIVER PANIS AND 2016 WORLD CHAMPION NICO ROSBERG**Circuit de Monaco. Monte Carlo. The...

The inspirational story of the female motorsport pioneer who broke through the gender barrier to compete in and win some of the most iconic rallies in the world. Rosemary Smith is recognised internationally for her outstanding achievements in...

The last edition of an automotive literary classic: the technical analysis of Formula 1 penned by Giorgio Piola. After 25 years of publication, the historic draughtsman is bring the curtain down on this experience with a volume that examines the last...

Following in his late father's footsteps, Tai Woffinden made his name as Britain's most successful speedway rider ever. Known for his speed on the tracks and his quirky tattoos, he is a popular figure within the sport and beyond it.With a vast array of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781838440930Author Henry BirkinFormat HardbackPage Count 256Imprint Daredevil BooksPublisher Daredevil BooksWeight(grams) 531gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm *...

The story of a classic motorcycle racer who was fortunate enough to be able to ride many of the best machines from the period, at the highest level, and on many of the most famous road racing courses in the world. There are tales of success, friendships,...

Speed Queens is a history of women in motorsport, from the very beginning in 1897 to the modern era. Tracing the different ways that women have found into motor racing and rallying, it covers over a century of stories across the world. Each chapter takes...

'A beautiful book'Jennie Gow, BBC F1 commentator'A true insider's guide to this most complex and thrilling of sports'Alex Jacques, Formula 1 commentator and broadcasterAn original and exhilarating guide to the world of F1 and what goes on behind the...

A fascinating insider's look at life behind-the-scenes at Formula One.'An essential read' AUTOSPORT'A must for the real inside story' FORMULA 1 RACING'Recommended for anyone interested in F1 on the inside' MOTORING NEWSFormula One Grand Prix mechanic...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780837600697Author Mark DonohueFormat PaperbackPage Count 350Imprint Bentley (Robert) Inc.,USPublisher Bentley (Robert) Inc.,USWeight(grams)...

As a kid, Randy Lanier dreamed of achieving four-wheel glory at the Indianapolis 500, but knew he'd never be able to afford the most expensive sport on earth. That all changed when he bought a speedboat and began smuggling pot from the Bahamas. Fueled by...

Generations are familiar with the haunting black and white television footage of Donald Campbell somersaulting to his death in his famous Bluebird boat on Coniston Water in January, 1967. It has become an iconic image of the decade. His towering...

In this officially licensed and stunningly illustrated volume, get a thrilling, up-close-and-personal look at NASCAR's mavericks and key moments from the dawn of the sport to present day. In every sport there are mavericks-trailblazers, risk-takers,...

What happened when America's richest car company, producing many thousands of cars per year, went head to head with Ferrari of Italy in the mid `60s? This is the story of an immovable force coming up against the stubbornness of an unmovable object - that...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781780910994Author Christopher HiltonFormat PaperbackPage Count 272Imprint DB PublishingPublisher DB Publishing

In a short-lived but tempestuous and exciting life, motorsport's Group B category attracted world-class manufacturers to develop new models. Almost all were technically-advanced, very powerful and striking in many ways - with Ford's RS200 being perhaps...

Formula One is speed, glamour, danger - and eye-watering wealth. Driven: The Men Who Made Formula One tells how a small group of extraordinary men transformed Formula One from a niche sport played out on primitive tracks surrounded by hay bales and grass...

The amazing and dramatic story of Bill Lester, one of the most well-known NASCAR drivers in history-and a pioneer whose determination and spirit has paved the way for a new generation of racers.Winning in Reverse tells the story of Bill Lester whose love...

For tens of millions of people around the world, a single name evokes the world of speed - Enzo Ferrari. Today's Formula One would be unthinkable without the presence of the Ferrari cars on the grid. Win or lose, Ferrari attract more fans than all the...

From nowhere to the winner's podium: the story of Jenson Button's astonishing domination of the F1 world championship.On 4 December 2008, just a few months before the new season was due to start, the Honda Racing F1 team, which Jenson Button had been...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780992816391Author Ian LawtonFormat PaperbackPage Count 110Imprint Rational Spirituality PressPublisher Rational Spirituality PressWeight(grams) 203g

Two girls, three wheels, one mission. If you've ever been to Bangkok you'll have most likely been catapulted through the streets in a tuk tuk, one of the city's ubiquitous three-wheeled taxis. With white knuckles and ringing ears you'll have...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781540226747Author David GaylinFormat HardbackPage Count 130Imprint Arcadia Publishing Library EditionsPublisher Arcadia Publishing Library...

In this very personal book, Stirling Moss guides the reader through his motor racing life with a fascinating, insightful and often amusing commentary to an unrivalled collection of over 300 photographs, many of which will be unfamiliar to even his most...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780620757515Author Joey EvansFormat PaperbackPage Count 272Imprint Tracey McDonald PublishersPublisher Tracey McDonald PublishersWeight(grams) 500g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781780912141Author Mick WalkerFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint DB PublishingPublisher DB Publishing

THE BUGATTI QUEEN is the beautifully illustrated story of an indomitable and fascinating woman, a pioneer of motorsport who revelled in danger. Born in 1900 in a tiny French village, Helene Delangle, aka Helle Nice, became a dancer and a stripper before...

This decade at Le Mans began with the first victories by Porsche, whose awesome 917 racing car, capable of more than 240mph (385kph), established a distance record that would stand for almost four decades. One of a hat-trick of wins by Matra, effectively...

From the 1950s through to the 1970s, Hughie Hancox worked at the Triumph Meriden factory in various capacites - a fitter, a member of the famous Royal Corps of Signals Motorcycle Display Team, in the experimental department (where he actually worked on...

The story of the 1957 Pescara Grand Prix - the last race of the heroic age of motor racingThere has been much talk of how Grand Prix motor racing has become rather dull with big name, big brand winners ousting out all competition. But it wasn't always so...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780997382426Author Paradigm Shift Driver DevelopmentFormat PaperbackPage Count 110Imprint Paradigm Shift Motorsport BooksPublisher Paradigm Shift Motorsport...

Muck, Sweat & Gears is a compendium of fascinating facts, quotes, stats, stories, personalities, advice and trivia - fully revised to include cycling's dramatic increase in popularity since the first volume was published. This revised and updated edition...

E-type Jaguar; Triumph Spitfire; MGA; Austin-Healey - nobody built sports cars like British manufacturers in the 1950s and '60s. There was something very special about the combination of low-slung open two-seater bodywork and spartan interior, a slick...

For decades the crown jewels of Japan's postwar manufacturing industry, motorcycles remain one of Japan's top exports. Japan's Motorcycle Wars assesses the historical development and societal impact of the motorcycle industry, from the influence of motor...

Kart racing is a useful first step on the ladder to becoming a professional racing driver, teaching essential skills of track strategy, vehicle set-up and positive mindset. Many top drivers continue to enjoy karting for fun and fitness.Features and...

Designing and making cars is an expensive thing to do. So is racing them. All told, the car business spends billions every year and with such vast sums at stake you'd think the people involved wouldn't give desk space to Captain Cockup. Sadly, you would...