The Last Road Race: The 1957 Pescara Grand Prix
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| Rating | : | 4.33 (785 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0753818515 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 152 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-03-27 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Stirling Moss won the race, ending years of supremacy by the Italian teams of Ferrari and Maserati. The narrative includes testaments from the four surviving drivers who competed—Stirling Moss, Tony Brooks, Roy Salvadori, and Jack Brabham.. Sixteen cars and drivers raced over public roads on the Adriatic coast in a three-hour race of frightening speed and constant danger. Richard Williams brings this pivotal race back to life, reminding us of how far the sport has changed in the intervening fifty years. The 1957 Pescara Grand Prix marked the end of an era in motor racing
great photos, engaging storyline all put you right in This little book is a must read for anyone interested in the iconic heroes of fifties GP racing. Fangio, Moss, Brabham are brought to life through interviews with the surviving cast of this particular race as well as background information to put it all in context. Well written, great photos, engaging storyline all p. "Grand Prix cars along a country road" according to Harold James Reid. From the color tinted black & white photo on the cover, the most evocative photo of Grand Prix racing in the 1950's that I've ever seen, to the Published Sources in the final pages; this small book is a treasure of personal reminisces, photographs by a great photojournalist, Bernard Cahier, and a detailed recreation . "Pivotal Pescara" according to Ricardo. This book, along with Robert Daley's " Cars at Speed " and " The Cruel Sport " ( also available at Amazon.com ) provide a fitting and interesting trio of books for today's F1 enthusiast who may wish to know something of the history of Grand Prix racing in the pre-Bernie era. Williams is not so consciously stylish a w
But have a care - after reading it you may fine yourself driving faster. 'This is an evocative and compelling account by an author who knows and loves his subject. I did. Whether describing men, machines or races, Williams writes with understanding, sympathy and real authority. -- Alan Judd SUNDAY TELEGRAPH 'Williams wears his knowledge and enthusiasm for such bygone days like a badge of honour beautifully and passionately written.' -- David Tremayne THE INDEPENDENT ' William's touch remains sure the glamour of the event still beguiles, almost half a century later.' -- Alasdair Reid SUNDAY TIMES 'The author presents us wi
Richard Williams is the chief sports writer for the Guardian and the bestselling author of The Death of Ayrton Senna and Enzo Ferrari: A Life. He was the first presenter on 'The Old Grey Whistle Test,' wrote for Let It Rock and Streetlife, acted as pop and jazz reviewer on the Times, and wrote books on Phil Spector, Bob Dylan and Miles Davis. F