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Get the Summary of Adrian Newey's How to Build a Car in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "How to Build a Car" is an autobiographical account by Adrian Newey, detailing his journey from a childhood filled with creativity and a passion for cars to becoming one of the most successful and innovative Formula One car designers. Newey's narrative begins with his early life, marked by his family's unique dynamics and his...
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DO YOU KNOW THE STORY OF THE DRIVERS WHO BEGAN TO BUILD THE FERRARI LEGEND IN FORMULA 1? Scuderia Ferrari is undoubtedly one of the most legendary in the history of Formula 1. Perhaps the most prestigious of all. It is the team with the most championships won and the only one that has participated in all editions. But beyond its historical journey and the glory achieved, Ferrari is something more. It is a philosophy. That is why the dream of any racing...
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Mexico by Motorcycle: An Adventure Story and Guide documents Bill Kaliher's travels off the beaten track in 1971 and again in 1993. With travel tips and sound advice gained since his first trip in 1964, this is a book for the armchair traveler, the bike aficionado, and Mexico fans. Read it before you cross the border, then tuck it in your backpack or purse as a reference on the road.This book includes:- Changes in Mexico over the years- Cultural differences-...
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The Indianapolis 500 has been contested since 1911. But the great race was cancelled by the attack on Pearl Harbor by the Imperial Japanese on December 7, 1941. The track sat idle until the end of the war, but not the men involved in the sport. Some men started their own companies providing assets to the war effort. Some men worked for companies that produced products for the war effort. But some men fought in the war. One man endured the hellish...
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Delve into the exhilarating world of the Indianapolis 500 with "A Journey Through Time and Tarmac". This comprehensive book offers readers an unprecedented look into the heart and soul of the world's most legendary car race. With a detailed examination of its history, innovations, and cultural significance, the narrative not only celebrates the race itself but the indomitable spirit of human competition.Starting with "The Birth of the Brickyard",...
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Why jump berms? Step over them.Why lean into the wind? Drive a car.Why ride a motorcycle? Every revolution of the wheel is an opportunity when you read between the lines. Explore, join the author as he tunes up. It's a quick trip down the path of life. Nothing out of the ordinary, but perspective is everything. Don't settle for the mundane. Scrape your state of mind.
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La Fórmula 1 es la categoría más prestigiosa y emocionante del automovilismo mundial, con carreras celebradas en pistas legendarias de todo el mundo. Pero detrás de toda la gloria y la fama, hay un mundo de adrenalina, estrategia, rivalidades y peligros, que solo los pilotos y sus equipos conocen."Curvas peligrosas: un viaje por la Fórmula 1" es un libro emocionante que lleva al lector a un viaje único a través de la historia de la categoría...
9) Motorsports Trivia: What You Never Knew About Car Racing, Monster Truck Events, and More Motor Mania
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Do you think you know everything there is to know about motorsports? Think again! Find out some surprising trivia about all things fast and furious.
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Step into the heart-pounding world of the Isle of Man TT with "Racing on the Edge". This immersive book takes readers on an adrenaline-filled journey through the iconic mountain course, celebrating its legacy, challenges, and the sheer audacity of its competitors.Dive deep into the birth of the Mountain Course, uncovering the Isle of Man's rich racing origins. Discover the ambitious vision that brought the TT into existence and marvel at how the course...
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Le nom suffit à la lui-même. Ferrari. Pourtant, derrière le mythe entretenu savamment, bien des détails restent dans l'ombre. Les riches heures de l'histoire de la marque dissimulent des moments troubles qu'Enzo Ferrari, en personne, a soigneusement occultés dans le but d'embellir l'histoire, son histoire.En effet, les témoignages existants montrent que tout ne fut pas parfait au sein de la Scuderia et dans le monde gravitant autour de Maranello.Les...
14) Lewis Hamilton
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Discover the incredible life of Lewis Hamilton, one of the world's greatest racing car drivers, in this book from the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series
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Looking for offroad adventure? Start here!
From recreation to emergency, when you need a vehicle capable of traversing every road condition in every season or weather imaginable, the question is where to start. In OVERLAND: Project Guide to Offroad, Bug Out and Overlanding Vehicles, the editors of RECOIL and OFFGRID magazines have compiled some of the most remarkable offroad-ready rigs you've ever seen. See modifications you'd never thought of,...
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New for 2023, Cult of GT-R is the nonfiction tale of the world's most coveted car. Between 1989 and 2002, Nissan produced three versions of the hallowed Skyline GT-R sports car: the R32, the R33 and the R34. Over their decade-plus dominance of motorsports and public opinion, the 'Holy Trinity' Skylines became a cultural phenomenon the world over. The problem was, you couldn't have them in the U.S. This is the story of the people who wanted it anyway....
18) Car Racing GOATs
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How do you pick car racing GOATs? Richard Petty and Jeff Gordon get a lot of attention. But what about NHRA champion Brittany Force? And what about the versatile driver A.J. Foyt? It comes down to stats, history, and hunches. Read more about some of the legends of car racing and see if you agree that they're the greatest of all time.
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