Author: Michael OliverPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Tales the Toolbox
Author: Michael OliverTales from the Toolbox – A collection of behind-the-scenes tales from Grand Prix mechanics
Author: Michael OliverPublisher: Veloce Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1845845587
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 179
Book Description
Tales from the Toolbox
Author: Michael OliverPublisher: Veloce Publishing
ISBN: 9781845841997
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Tales from the Toolbox is a unique collection of behind-the-scenes stories and anecdotes as told, in their own words, by former Grand Prix mechanics who have worked at the top level of the sport during the past 50 years. On the front line of the sport, mixing with drivers and team bosses, they saw a side of it that nobody else got to see and rarely gets to hear about – and this book tells their story. Chapters are themed around a particular aspect of a mechanic’s life, ranging from what they consider the highs and lows of their career, to their opinions of drivers and team bosses, the all-nighters, letting off steam, the ‘Mechanic’s Gallon,’ nightmare journeys and customs capers. It also reveals a tale of camaraderie between teams and individual mechanics which is hard to imagine in today’s highly competitive Formula One environment. The stories are supplemented by photographs from the archives and photo albums of the mechanics themselves, many of which are previously unseen.
Jim Redman
Author: Jim RedmanPublisher: Veloce Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1845845498
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 442
Book Description
The incredible rags-to-riches story of one of the world’s greatest motorcycle racers. From humble beginnings in 1930s London, to winning six world titles, Jim Redman MBE is one of GPs most extraordinary characters, and a true legend of motorcycle racing. After migrating to South Africa, he started his racing career in the mid-fifties, and was awarded an MBE in 1964 – a year that also saw him win three World Championships in a single day, a feat, to this day, matched only by Mike Hailwood. During the mid-60s, Jim was THE man to beat on track, but a bad crash at the ’66 Belgian GP ended his racing career. Following this, Jim was involved in a number of business ventures – including helping his two sons with their own successful sports careers, and owning a champion sire race horse – until, in 1995, he once again took up a career in racing as a Classic Racer and Demonstration Rider.
How to Build, Modify & Power Tune Cylinder Heads
Author: Peter BurgessPublisher: Veloce Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1845846087
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
- New! Revised and updated edition - complete with extra illustrations - of this best-selling SpeedPro title.- The complete practical guide to successfully modifying cylinder heads for maximum power, economy and reliability.- Understandable language and
Bluebird CN7
Author: Donald StevensPublisher: Veloce Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1845842804
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Since the early 1920s, the name Bluebird has been synonymous with world speed record breaking on land and water. This book tells the story of the design and construction of the fastest of the Bluebirds, the Campbell-Norris 7 (CN7).
Racing with Heroes
Author: Reg MayPublisher: Veloce Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1845846540
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
Retells the stories, revisits the settings and reveals the characters involved in what have been some of the most thrilling and iconic motor races between 1935 and 2011. Featuring such greats as Tazio Nuvolari, Stirling Moss, Juan Fangio, and James Hunt, to name just a few, the book also includes fan photos and memorabilia collected during the era, and personal experiences of many of these great events.
Nothing Runs!
Author: Adam SlutskyPublisher: Veloce Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1845845277
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
Many different stories, each involving a great automobile (or automobiles) and the trouble the vehicle(s) caused for the author, a self-described ‘gearhead' who tried to turn his passion into a business, and failed — miserably! Possessing far more cajones than skill, he has driven everything from bathtubs with wheels to some of the most advanced road-going machinery on the planet. Although it's his dream is to race in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, reality dictates that any car owner who may let him drive is a complete fool! This unique, hilarious book proves wholeheartedly that just because someone knows about cars doesn't mean they should start trying to buy and sell them for profit ...
A Chequered Life
Author: Richard HeseltinePublisher: Veloce Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1845844130
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
This is the first and only account of the Chequered Flag race team and its charismatic founder, Graham Warner. It charts the highs and lows, the victories and losses, and features interviews with the man himself and and several star drivers of the 1960s and ’70s. Accompanied by 150 photographs, many previously unpublished, plus a look at Graham’s subsequent career as a fighter aircraft expert and restorer, this is a unique story of a fascinating life in motorsport.
The Mechanic's Tale
Author: Steve MatchettPublisher: Orion
ISBN: 1409134148
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 261
Book Description
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 NEWS Formula One Grand Prix mechanic Steve Matchett takes the reader on a compelling journey through his life in the pit-lane, from his beginnings as a young apprentice, through his time at Ferrari and BMW to his later success with Benetton. He gives eye-witness views of the great drivers, including Michael Schumacher, Nigel Mansell, Alain Prost and Ayrton Senna. He also talks of key Benetton personalities, and explains how the team was transformed into a strong, competitive organisation, winning three World Championships. His determination and frustration in trying - and eventually succeeding - to break into the high-pressure world of Formula One leaps off the page.