The story of Australias greatest motoring hero, and the dynasty he founded. Sir Jack Brabham was unique in the world of motor racing. He was the boy from Sydney who took on the elite of motor racing and won - not only three major F1 championships but the last one in a car he had built in his home country to his own specifications. To those who ......
July 1969. It’s a little over eight years since the flights of Gagarin and Shepard, followed quickly by President Kennedy’s challenge to put a man on the moon before the decade is out. It is only seven months since NASA made a bold decision to send Apollo 8 all the way to the moon on the first manned flight of the massive Saturn V rocket. Now, ......
Ayrton Senna da Silva was a Brazilian racing driver who won three Formula One world championships for McLaren in 1988, 1990 and 1991, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest Formula One drivers of all time. He died in
an accident while leading the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix for Williams. Senna began his motorsport career in ......
Occasionally a spark of inspiration can become the catalyst for transition. Just such an occasion took place with the construction of Thompson Speedway in 1940, a five-eighth-mile banked oval track, dubbed "The Indianapolis of the East." A road course joined to the oval in 1952 enlarged the track to form the first privately-owned complex where ......
New in paperback. In recent years, karting has grown significantly as an accessible, affordable introduction to motorsport with the emergence of indoor karting tracks across Europe, and many first-time karters are sufficiently stirred by the experience to want to progress further. Now in its second edition, this comprehensive practical book ......
Lewis Hamilton is the record breaking driver of Formula 1, having won first world championship in 2008 and his 4th championship in 2017. His rivalry with Nico Rosberg and his incredible career from Karting champion to one of the greatest drivers on the planet with the likes of Senna and Schumacher in his sights. His rivalry with Nico Rosberg ......
The world is a big place full of interesting things. And The Grand Tour has seen some of them. Thats why few people are better placed to lead you around this vast planet of ours than Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May. As long as you dont mind getting hot and lost. Welcome, everyone, to The Grand Tour Guide to The World. In this ......
This book incorporates a balance of cutaway diagrams, images of hardware and test equipment, facilities and delivery systems, and traces the evolution of nuclear weapons over the past 70 years, with the emphasis on strategic nuclear delivery systems today.
Dakar Rally is one The of the toughest and most challenging races in the world. Both professional and amateurs compete in modified cars, trucks and on motorcycles. Most of the route is off-road across deserts and mountains. The 2017 Dakar Rally starts in Paraguay and ends in Argentina and provides some of the sternest tests the drivers ever ......
Queen Elizabeth 2 is probably the most famous liner in the world and was one of the last great transatlantic liners.
The QE2 – as she is more commonly known – was a global ambassador for both Cunard and Britain. She sailed
nearly 6 million miles and carried 2½ million passengers in style, comfort and luxury. Author Stephen Payne, ......
Monster Trucks is a new film from Paramount set for release in January 2017. The film, which combines computer-generated images with live action, is directed by Chris Wedge (Epic, Ice Age), with a script by Jonathan Aibel and Glenn Berger, who both penned the Kung Fu Panda movies and Monsters Vs. ......
Includes highlights of the 2016 edition of the endurance race with a presentation of cars and drivers, an evocation of the practice sessions a review of the race hour by hour, the tables of results, statistics, numerous photographs, and more.
This book spectaculry documents the 2016 Dakar Rally in Argentina and Bolivia with stunning photography and detailed descriptions of the teams and routes taken.
On June 22nd, 1941 Hitler launched his invasion of Russia Operation Barbarossa. Eighty per cent of all German soldiers lost in World War II were killed on the Russian Front. Here were the greatest civilian losses the largest battle and the biggest tank battle Kursk the world has ever seen. This was war on a scale and ferocity never seen before ......
This book and 4-DVD set provides a fascinating account of the epic conflict on land, sea and air, from the darkest days of the war to the spectacular sea battles that broke the Japanese advance and the struggle to liberate Asia and the Pacific which followed. This Commemorative Edition hardcover includes four DVDs with all 26 episodes ......
Every Haynes manual is based on a complete teardown and rebuild, contains hundreds of "hands-on" photos tied to step-by-step instructions, and is thorough enough to help anyone from a do-it-your-selfer to a professional.
With a Haynes Manual, you can do it yourself, from simple maintenance to full repairs. Every Manual is based on a complete stripdown of the bike. Our authors and technicians work out the best methods to do a job and present this with the home mechanic in mind. Our Manuals have clear instructions and hundreds of photographs that show each step. ......
This book covers in detail the design and development of the Hawker Hunter jet fighter from its inception in the late 1940s. A list of UK squadrons and users is included and a large number of photos and 3-view drawings are available, including models of unbuilt designs.
Civil Aircraft Markings continues to be the enthusiasts Bible for its detailed and comprehensive listing of every single British registered aircraft, microlight, balloon and glider. The book also includes overseas airliners that can been seen in British airspace. The total number of aircraft on the register is in excess of 20,000 so ......
Ferrari Fever is a fascinating and nostalgic look back at the classic car collecting scene in the ‘60s and ‘70s, an era when some of the rarest and most interesting Italian automobiles could still be found hidden or languishing in barns, junkyards or by the side of the road…almost lost in time.
Paul Schouwenburg’s story begins in ......
Finally! A restoration guide with the kind of detail needed for a first-class job."How to Restore Your Farm Tractor" is packed with hundreds of helpful full-color photographs, proven tips and techniques, and money-saving advice from restorers who know what works . . . and what doesnt. Tharran Gaines expert DIY guide will walk you step-by-step ......
Colin McRae, the 1995 World Rally Champion, combined natural speed and a win-or-bust approach, to become the favourite of rally fans worldwide. The word McRae became superfluous, Colin was … just Colin. He drove for a variety of top teams including Ford, Citroën and Skoda, however the flying Scotsman is best remembered for his exploits in blue ......
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