Ferrari Heritage: In Celebration of 60 Years of Scuderia Ferrari

Ferrari and Formula--an outstanding combination. The red racers from Maranello hold every record: the most victories, the greatest number of Champion drivers (with McLaren) and the most constructor's titles (with Williams). Ferrari's successes have been spread out over a long period of time--the forty-six years since the beginning of recent Grand Prix history. Time and time again the team's triumphant moments have been followed by periods of decline and stagnation. The cult-status of Ferrari, and the enthusiasm that it generates, remain unchanged. How does the marquee maintain its everlasting fascination? This book is hot on the trail of Ferrari's secret.

When Michael Schumacher rammed archrival Jacques Villeneuve at Jerez in November 1997, he not only muddied his own reputation, he ruined the hopes of Ferrari, which looked poised to capture its first Formula 1 crown since 1979. This colorful insiders look at the most famous F1 team in the world includes profiles of Schumacher and teammate Eddie Irvine; a privileged view of the sport's political in-fighting and multimillion-dollar deals; car design and testing; raceday preparations and strategies; and the teams dealings for financial and promotional support.

	A fascinating history of this world famous car, with photographs from the extensive archives of the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu. From the earliest days up to the latest race cars, it's a stunning collection of action photographs.

Now, for the first time, Ferrari has allowed behind-the-scenes access to record the highs and lows of the 1996 and 1997 seasons. Ferrari gives insight to the signing of two-time World Champion Michael Schumacher and the various mechanical troubles that plagued the team in 1996, which ended on a high note with a win in Monaco. The launch of a new car is giving Ferrari hope that 1997 will give them the best chance of a World Championship since 1979. First hand interviews with all the key players of the team. 200 exclusive color photographs from off and on the track. A fascinating story for Ferrari enthusiasts everywhere.

	Fifty Years of Racing Ferraris explores the colorful history including the period in the 1970s when Niki Lauda and Jody Scheckter won World Championships, the politics of racing and complete analysis of Ferrari drivers over the last 50 years. Takes the reader right up to the present high profile revival bid spearheaded by Michael Schumacher.

	Behind-the-scenes workshop and on-track race action photography combine with a succinct narrative to illuminate the key technological aspects of the modern F1 car. All of today's leading cars are featured, together with those less-than-successful cars which, nonetheless, exhibit a high-degree of technological innovation. A complete rundown of current technology, from the windtunnel to the track.

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	From the sand dunes of Daytona to today's ultra-modern superspeedways, this history of NASCAR covers America's favorite motorsport from its roots to its current status as a muti-billion-dollar industry. 250 photos, 200 in color.

Race car enthusiasts, start your engines! An indispensable reference for the racing enthusiast and a compelling introduction for the general reader, The Ultimate Race Car uses superb color photography as the foundation of in-depth profiles of 80 of the greatest competitive cars of this century. In addition, The Ultimate Race Car explores the tracks, races, marques, and personalities of the fast-paced and fascinating world of auto racing. Stunning, full-color photos of the great cars from the 1900s to today In-depth profiles of leading drivers, engineers, and designers Includes a complete history of the sport, including the great courses and circuits.

Written by award-winning motorsport journalist Frank Moriarty and illustrated with historic black-and-white and high-octane, full-color photographs, The Encyclopedia of Stock Car Racing puts the entirety of stock car racing at your fingertips in one comprehensive, easy-to-use volume, including: a brief history of the sport, more than 150 alphabetical entries on every aspect of stock car racing, unique interviews with giants of the racetrack, and an extensive appendix.

Since the formation of NASCAR in 1948, stock car racing has grown in popularity in leaps and bounds, thanks in large part to the heroics of successive generations of fearless, talented drivers. Collected here are the amazing accomplishments of the greatest stock car race drivers of every generation since the sport's inception. Written by well-known stock car historians and author Frank Moriarty and filled with thrilling anecdotes and photographs, Superstars of Stock Car Racing is a breathtaking testament to the achievements of the greatest NASCAR drivers ever to slip behind the wheel.

	Produced under the direction of NASCAR, here is the ultimate handbook for NASCAR fans: the races, cars, competitors, sponsors, highlights, and much more. Whether you're a novice just discovering America's #1 sport or a devoted NASCAR fanatic, this invaluable guide takes you behind the wheel and into the pits as it explores and explains this amazing sport.

NASCAR: The Thunder of America captures the greatest memories from the past fifty years of NASCAR racing. The Competition. Triumph. Devotion. Family. Teamwork. Innovation. And that incredible NASCAR Spirit. Big and bold photography brings to life many different stories with quotes from drivers, fans, crew members, and officials. Historical archived images reflect some of NASCAR's greatest moments. And original photographs of NASCAR's top drivers profile these heroes of the sport. It's about speed. It's about winning. Its about legendary heroes - Byron, Thomas, Flock, Weatherly, Petty, Allison, Yarbrough, Earnhardt, and Gordon.

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Summarizes fundamentals of high-speed vehicle design, providing explanations for engineers and racing enthusiasts. Chapters on aerodynamic forces and terms, performance testing, airfoils and wings, and aerodynamics of the complete vehicle offer explanations, relevant equations, numerous b&w photos and diagrams, and examples of historically important and current designs. Includes appendices on drag coefficients and wind tunnels.

In the early 1960s, a new form of competition roared onto the motorsport scene. Based on modified versions of Detroit's new muscle cars, this neophyte spectacle known as Super Stock drag racing received a boon in 1964 when NASCAR banned Chrysler's monstrous 426 Hemi. The automaker responded by funneling the majority of its motorsport resources into Super Stock drag racing. Although this full-color history covers vintage drag racers and well-known drivers and tuners from the 1950s through the 1970s, the focus is on '60s and the introduction of Super Stock. Spectacular photography shows these brawny and radically altered vehicles in action and at rest. An expertly researched text relates the history of a colorful chapter in motorsport history.

During the decade prior to the advent of the World Superbike Championship in 1988, Honda's RVF four-stroke motorcycles dominated the World Endurance Championship and the World F1 Championship. Initially, however, Honda's V-4 powerplant was a total disaster. But with major financial reinvestment, the engine's fortunes turned and it went on to enjoy significant competition success. This is the story behind the development of Honda's four-stroke RVF and RS racers, as well as the VFR streetbike, which has remained a highly sought-after motorcycle for more than a decade. Author Julian Ryder follows Honda's four-stroke engine, from the early disappontments, to the competition successes of Joey Dunlop, to the introduction of the fuel-injected RC45, which is still the basis for today's Superbike races. Also included are detailed competition results and motorcycle specifications.

	Fabulous Funny Cars: Pictorical History of the Worlds Fastest Automobiles (no review available)

	The Chevrolet Racing Engine

From the very first NASCAR win scored by Jim Roper aboard his street stock Lincoln in 1949 to Mark Martin's run for the title in a 1998 Ford Taurus, Ford, Lincoln & Mercury Stock Cars covers the best known Grand National/Wiston Cup race cars produced by the Ford Motor Company. Eighty-plus photographs capture the cars of such famous drivers as Fred Lorenzen, Richard Petty, and Davey Allison, including the following models: Ford Fairlaine, Galaxie, Torino, and Talladega; Mercury Marauder, Cyclone, and Spoiler II; King Cobra prototype; Ford Mustang, Thunderbird, and Taurus

	This is an overview with personal author detailling of the Cosworth company, who supply winning Grand Prix and CART motors but have also achieved enough in other fields to totally deserve a book.

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