This is the story of Stephen South, a young British racing driver in the Seventies who seemed set for the glory that ultimately fell instead to rival Nigel Mansell. Where one went on to become one of the nation’s most loved characters and the World Champion in 1992, the other’s career faded to a footnote in the cruellest circumstances. This is ......
The motor sport world could not have in any way predicted such a unique and unprecedented phenomenon as the Formula Junior. More than 1300 races in five Continents were contested in the relatively short period 1959-1963.
Eleven races run in 1958 under the National Italian Formula Junior and over a hundred in 1964/65 held in ......
From world-class athletes to world-class daredevils, Nitro Circus athletes come from all backgrounds and are at the top of their game in FMX, BMX, Skate, Scooter, and everything in between. Full size images of outrageously skillful, debatably sane and undeniably entertaining antics.
Nitro Circus has delivered some of the biggest moments ......
From the Supercars image collection, the latest Supercars in action showcasing one of the most entertaining motorsport categories in the world. Images of great rivals Ford and Holden set against the iconic Mount Panorama, Bathurst backdrop from the 2021 Repco Supercars Championship season opener.
Includes International, National and ......
Perkins goes from last to first
THE 1995 Tooheys 1000 at Mount Panorama, Bathurst remains a special race in the history of ‘The Great Race’ with the Seven Sport race day telecast released here for the first time as part of the popular Seven Sport’s Magic Moments of Motorsport DVD series.
That year’s race was ......
This official book captures the amazing history of Larry Perkins’ famous team via the histories of its individual race cars.
The book follows on from the sold-out release by the same production house in 2017 documenting the history of every Holden Racing Team race car and the follow up sell-out in 2020 covering the history of ......
An in-depth look at Fiats historical and prestigious involvement in all forms of motorsport from the earliest days of racing right up to the present day. The achievements of the cars and drivers are described in detail, along with many original photographs, sourced from the official Fiat archives. In the early days, before the First World War, ......
Look up to the skies through Bob Riggles eyes in this wheelstanding, must-have Mopar history book on Hemi Under Glass!
While the established stock and modified brackets are long-recognized as the heart and soul of drag racing, it was the wheelstanders that more often than not put butts in the bleachers. In that category, some ......
In the most glittering era of sports car racing, the late 1960s and early 1970s, the Lola T70 and its descendants radiated star quality. These big racers, both brutal and beautiful, graced the Can-Am stage in North America as open spyders and the world sports car championship as closed coupes. Powered by big American V8 engines, they were ......
At Bonneville, record holders must first earn the right to present themselves on the starting line. This requires passing rigorous safety and technical checks for driver, rider, and speed machine. Gender is inconsequential. Through the years, more than 200 women have made the cut and donned fireproof clothing and helmets. Dozens have set land ......
The Group B cars marked one of the most thrilling yet most tragic periods in the history of world rallying and beyond. The 037, the S4, the EVC and the ECV2, "ephemeral player" of a still-born Group S, were the unforgettable protagonists of the 1982-1986 seasons that for the Lancia marque were constellated by a series of World, European and ......
Anyone who drove racing cars in the 1960s and 70s has a wealth of stories to tell, and Ed Swart is no exception. Having competed at international level in touring cars and sportscars, as well as running an international race circuit - Zandvoort, no less, this is the fascinating account of his life, immersed continuously in top-line motor ......
One of the greatest drivers of his generation, Jim Hall is even better known as an innovator. From his tiny shop in Midland, Texas emerged a series of Chaparrals that changed the face of racing. His high-winged Chaparral 2E Can-Am car and 2F World Sportscar Championship contender may be the most influential race vehicles of the 20th century. ......
The first half of the 1970s was a golden era for touring car racing. The battles between Ford and BMW are legendary, while Alfa Romeo played its own important part in deciding races and championships.
In Germany touring cars provided a platform for young drivers to launch international careers. Jochen Mass, Hans-Joachim Stuck, Hans ......
This book covers the 125 year history of rallying since 1895 and is a tribute to Martin Holmes by rally journalists and the FIA Rally Commission President. It includes Rallying development from its inception in the 19th century to the end of 2020 with an unprecedented explanation about the mechanical evolution of cars taking part in rallies. ......
A fascinating history of European motorcycle racing, going back to a period far removed from the world of Moto GP today: a time when many young men from all walks of life decided to give up their livelihoods in favour of earning their living by racing motorcycles on the dangerous public road circuits of the European Continent. It was a nomadic ......
This impressive, large format book tells the inside story of the ‘Lightweight’ E-types. Built just in 1963, they are now amongst the rarest and most desirable of the race cars which came from Jaguar’s famous Competition Department – to which indeed there was ‘Strictly No Admittance’ for ordinary mortals!
The book ......
The 2021 edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans will see the introduction of the new "Hypercar" class, pitting Toyota Gazoo Racings GR010 hybrid against conventionally-powered Alpine and Glickenhaus.
Alongside the hypercars there is a full-grid of 25 LMP2 cars, 8 LM GTEPro and 23 LMGTE Am cars.
The shift of dates to August means ......
The 2021 edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans will see the introduction of the new "Hypercar" class, pitting Toyota Gazoo Racings GR010 hybrid against conventionally-powered Alpine and Glickenhaus.
Alongside the hypercars there is a full-grid of 25 LMP2 cars, 8 LM GTEPro and 23 LMGTE Am cars.
The shift of dates to August means ......
Beast was the nickname of a shocking new race engine unveiled for the 1994 Indianapolis 500. The massive effort to design and build it in a seemingly impossible timeframe is still hailed as one of the most herculean efforts and well-kept secrets in the history of the Indy 500. In the award-winning book, Beast, bestselling author Jade ......
3 Action-Packed Touring Car Rounds
THE 1992 Australian Touring Car Championship was a classic contest between Nissan, Ford, BMW and Holden and, on this special Seven Sport’s Magic Moments of Motorsport DVD release, we take a look back at some of the best races from that year’s title fight.
We’ve collected ......
THE first Super Speedway where NASCAR stock cars hosted a race outside North America, the Calder Park Thunderdome in Melbourne was the late Bob Jane’s dream that he turned into a reality.
It was big, booming and attracted plenty of fans, though sadly this form of racing has disappeared from Australia and the Thunderdome left in wreck ......
The 1970s was an amazing time for Holden – and an even better one if you loved motorsport.
It was a decade where Holden ruled Bathurst in the annual October classic with 5 race wins and a new superstar was born with his first Bathurst win in1972.
This very special box set looks at the Holden victories in the 70s a period ......
THE first of an exciting new book series from the V8 Sleuth team, Bathurst: Every Car, The Photographic History, 1990-1999 is a must-have for any motorsport fan.
This 256-page hardcover collector’s book brings to life The Great Race in the 1990s and, at its core, includes a photo of every single car to compete in the Bathurst 1000 in ......
In Cars We Used to Drive, Don Loffler, well-known Holden author, reveals his lifelong interest in all makes of cars on Australian roads in the years 1946 to 1966. Don Loffler has assembled a remarkable collection of 280 colour slides and black-and-white photographs of owners and their cars, from Austin to Zeta. Makes like Morris, Vanguard, ......
Ant Ansteads Building a Special brings the Haynes story full circle, coming 61 years after the original Building a 750 Special was written by John Haynes, Haynes Publishings founder, when he was still a schoolboy.
This book is a TV tie-in, following the 12-part TV series Ant Anstead Master Mechanic, aired on ......
Lets dispel the myth that becoming a racing driver is an unobtainable dream. Although not cheap, it is certainly an accessible hobby or career path. As well as guiding the reader through the early processes of becoming a racing driver, from karting through to car racing, it also focuses on how to make the most of track time, how to utilise ......
Ask ordinary people to name a famous motor rally and the majority will reply Rally Monte Carlo. Practically everyone knows the most famous rally of all time. Now the first major A to Z about this classic of rallying is published with more than five hundred photos on four hundred pages. The McKlein team with its photographers have combined with ......
The fastest ever rally cars and drivers wowed us all throughout the 2021 World Rally Championship. New events in Belgium, Croatia and the Arctic, together with the return of the legendary Safari and the Acropolis rallies, guaranteed the season was full of fresh intrigue. 2021 was also the final year for the current generation of WRC cars and a ......
An illustrated celebration of the great classic convertible cars from motoring history - all the great marques from six different countries of production. More then 1,000 colour photographs show the details of the cars design and their interiors, alongside a text providing specifications and engine details.
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