Speedway: Motor Racing's Ghost Tracks - Rilegato

Collins, Sam; Ireland, Gavin D.

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ISBN 10: 1845842413 ISBN 13: 9781845842413

Casa editrice: Veloce Publishing Ltd, 2009

Riassunto

Around the world languish a number of long-forgotten raceways; windswept and abandoned, the derelict pit roads and crumbling concrete are all that remain of once great race tracks. From the NASCAR heartland of North Wilkesboro and Middle Georgia to the great European super speedways at Monza and Brooklands, these faded circuits are now monuments to the victories, defeats, triumphs and tragedies once played out before excited crowds. With roots as diverse as Nationalist Socialism and Prohibition-era bootlegging, the histories of these places offer an insight to different times and attitudes, as well as the evolution of motor racing. Many of the characters who raced on these circuits had a profound impact on their sport; these circuits, which fostered and occasionally destroyed such great drivers, are revisited here – photographed as they are now, but also remembered in their prime by word and picture. With over 175 images, this a unique and evocative look at some of auto racing’s ghost tracks. Note that some of these circuits featured in the much acclaimed Autodrome – The lost race circuits of Europe, but in this edition are illustrated by many new photographs.

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S S Collins is the founding editor of Stockcar Engineering Magazine, and the deputy editor of Racecar Engineering Magazine. He is an active race car driver, currently running in the European Late Model Series. While his roots are in rallying and formula car racing, in recent years Collins has become obsessed with oval racing, making his race debut on a short track in 2004. He can regularly be found around the race shops of Mooresville, NC, studying the latest technology in NASCAR Sprint Cup. Collins still harbors two major ambitions as a driver: to race at Talladega, and to drive a prototype in the famous Le Mans 24 Hours. Gavin Ireland has just arrived on the Motorsport scene and surprised many with his dynamic shots and will surprise many more when they realize that he was only just finishing off a degree at the time of writing. Gavin is sure to be a star name of the future. He lives in Lancaster, England.Gavin D. Ireland has just arrived on the Motorsport scene. He lives in Lancaster, England.

Gavin D. Ireland has just arrived on the Motorsport scene. He lives in Lancaster, England.S S Collins is the founding editor of Stockcar Engineering Magazine, and the deputy editor of Racecar Engineering Magazine. He is an active race car driver, currently running in the European Late Model Series. While his roots are in rallying and formula car racing, in recent years Collins has become obsessed with oval racing, making his race debut on a short track in 2004. He can regularly be found around the race shops of Mooresville, NC, studying the latest technology in NASCAR Sprint Cup. Collins still harbors two major ambitions as a driver: to race at Talladega, and to drive a prototype in the famous Le Mans 24 Hours. Gavin Ireland has just arrived on the Motorsport scene and surprised many with his dynamic shots and will surprise many more when they realize that he was only just finishing off a degree at the time of writing. Gavin is sure to be a star name of the future. He lives in Lancaster, England.

S S Collins is the founding editor of Stockcar Engineering Magazine, and the deputy editor of Racecar Engineering Magazine. He is an active race car driver, currently running in the European Late Model Series. While his roots are in rallying and formula car racing, in recent years Collins has become obsessed with oval racing, making his race debut on a short track in 2004. He can regularly be found around the race shops of Mooresville, NC, studying the latest technology in NASCAR Sprint Cup. Collins still harbors two major ambitions as a driver: to race at Talladega, and to drive a prototype in the famous Le Mans 24 Hours. Gavin Ireland has just arrived on the Motorsport scene and surprised many with his dynamic shots and will surprise many more when they realize that he was only just finishing off a degree at the time of writing. Gavin is sure to be a star name of the future. He lives in Lancaster, England.Gavin D. Ireland has just arrived on the Motorsport scene. He lives in Lancaster, England.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Veloce Publishing Ltd
• Data di pubblicazione: 2009
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1845842413
• ISBN 13: 9781845842413
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 176
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile