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2) Auto racing
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2016]
Description
"From the time cars were invented just before the turn of the 20th century, men have loved driving fast in them. It was almost a compulsion of pioneers like Emile Levassor and Karl Benz to make their machines go fast. Racing fever began in Europe, with races happening from point to point, city to city, on existing roads. Open-wheel road racing there evolved into the super high tech, big budget sport of Formula One Racing. American open-wheel racing...
6) Touring cars
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2021.
Description
"A fast-paced, high-interest introduction to touring cars, powerful race cars known for their strong engines and use in a variety of races. Also included is a biographical story about touring car driver Gordon Shedden"--
7) Race cars
Author
Pub. Date
c1991
Description
Describes different types of race cars, outlines the safety features that make racing less dangerous, and takes a behind-the-scenes look at such racing events as the Indy 500 and Le Mans.
8) 1
Pub. Date
2014
Description
Placed in the golden era of Grand Prix Racing, it's the tale of a generation of drivers who gambled with their lives during Formula 1's deadliest period. These are the men who raced on the edge, changing the sport forever.
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Description
"Experience the legendary history of Formula 1 in this new edition of the definitive illustrated book. Fully revised and updated, Formula 1: The Official History is an electrifying account of the F1 phenomenon, telling the complete story of one of the world's most popular, thrilling, and glamorous sports. Bringing together a superbly written account of the history of the sport by acclaimed author Maurice Hamilton, and an exceptional selection of...
10) Racing cars
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[1982]
Description
Text and drawings highlight the features and developments of Grand Prix entrants from the first race held in France in 1906 to the world-wide circuits of today.
12) The race to the future: 8,000 miles to Paris--the adventure that accelerated the twentieth century
Author
Pub. Date
2024.
Description
"An Italian prince and his chauffeur, a French racing driver, a conman and various journalists battle over steep mountain ranges and across the arid vastness of the Gobi Desert. The contestants need teams of helpers to drag their primitive cars up narrow gorges, lift them over rough terrain and float them across rivers. Petrol is almost impossible to find, there are barely any roads, armed bandits and wolves lurk in the forests. Updates on their progress,...
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