Grand Prix Century: The First 100 Years of the World's Most Glamorous and Dangerous Sport

Grand Prix Century: The First 100 Years of the World's Most Glamorous and Dangerous Sport

by Christopher Hilton (Author)

Synopsis

This is one of the greatest stories ever told - a century of men and machines pitted against each other, death riding at their elbow, risking everything to win. In this action-packed volume, now available in paperback, Christopher Hilton celebrates 100 years of Grand Prix motor racing, from the first race in June 1906, when horses towed the new-fangled cars to the grid, to the awesome technology of today. It will fascinate both the race fan and general readers, spreading the human story before them like a feast.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 464
Publisher: J H Haynes & Co Ltd
Published: 01 Jul 2010

ISBN 10: 1844259838
ISBN 13: 9781844259830

Author Bio
Christopher Hilton, respected motorsport historian, is the author of over 30 Haynes books, including highly successful and renowned biographies of Ayrton Senna and Michael Schumacher.