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ISBN / ISSN:
9783833113543
Motor Racing: the Early Years
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NZ$ 95.00 each
Hardback
Author:
anon
Published by:
Konemann
Motor sport, in its many guises, is one of the most glamorous sports in the world and one of the most widely watched, by people in virtually every country all over the globe. Motor racing has always had the capacity to create memorable stories and images. From the earliest days of motoring, car manufacturers used motor sport as a proving ground for the machines, but the sport earned an image far beyond that of a mere engineering laboratory. Even before the 20th century dawned, motor racing had a reputation as an arena where almost gladiatorial battles were set before a public only recently accustomed to seeing a motor car of any kind. As motor sport developed from the great days of the inter-city road races to closed road circuits and eventually to purpose-built tracks, it became visually one of the most sensational sports in the world. This is the story of motor racing as it once was, from the early days to the fifties; the story of ...
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ISBN / ISSN:
9781904788317
Autodrome
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NZ$ 149.95 each
Hardback
Author:
S.S. Collins
Published by:
Veloce Publishing Plc
Covers the history of the ‘lost circuits’.
• Some previously forgotten events remembered.
• Every circuit featured was visited.
• Track diagrams showing the evolution of the circuits.
• Many period photographs.
• Period details such as programme covers/event posters.
• Captures the real spirit of these forgotten places.
• Many of the ‘lost circuits’ under threat - details of the campaigns to save them.
• Stunning photography by new name Gavin D. Ireland.
A look at the history of ten of Europe's great abandoned race circuits – and seen as they are today in stunning photographs.
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ISBN / ISSN:
9781844251148
The Amazing Summer of '55
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NZ$ 90.00 each
Hardback
Author:
Eoin Young
Published by:
Haynes Publishing Group
This nostalgic books recalls motor racing highlights from half a century ago, when the sport was heroic and highly dangerous. Pivotal moments that summer include Stirling Moss and Denis Jenkinson winning the Mille Miglia, Alberto Ascari crashing into the harbour at Monaco, the spectator catastrophe at Le Mans and Juan Manuel Fangio's apparent gift of victory to Moss in the British Grand Prix.
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ISBN / ISSN:
9781844426805
The "Daily Telegraph" Formula One Years
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NZ$ 69.95 each
Hardback
Author:
Tim Collings
Published by:
Carlton Books
A celebration of the last 50 years of racing, tracing its development from its early roots to the current Formula One series which demands such a prevalent position in the world of sports. A must-have book for all fans of Formula One! New edition.
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ISBN / ISSN:
9781852270834
Fangio
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NZ$ 85.00 each
Hardback
Author:
Gerald Donaldson
Published by:
Virgin Publishing
Many consider Juan Manuel Fangio to be the greatest racing driver in history. His record of five World Championships stood for 45 years, and his success rate - winning nearly half the Grands Prix he entered - will surely never be equalled. Gerald Donaldson provides a fitting tribute.
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ISBN / ISSN:
9780753509302
Formula One: Made in Britain
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NZ$ 39.99 each
Paperback
Author:
Clive Couldwell
Published by:
Virgin Publishing
Formula One: Made in Britain
is one of Formula One's last untold stories.
Winning in F1 depends on innovation and performance-critical engineering, and in this fascinating and insightful book,
Cive Couldwell
shows how UK research and development are leading in the world.
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ISBN / ISSN:
9781862056510
Jack Brabham Story
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NZ$ 129.95 each
Author:
Doug Nye
Published by:
CHRYSL
This long overdue work tells ‘the Real Story’ behind the motor racing legend Sir Jack Brabham. The book presents a fascinating account of his life, including unpublished material detailing his early racing career on two wheels and four in Australia. It will then go on to cover his incredible career from 1953–1970 which saw him win three Formula 1 Driver’s World Championship titles, multiple F2 Championships, become the world’s first dominant manufacturer of single-seater racing cars and the first—and so far only—driver to win a World Title in a car bearing his own name. The Jack Brabham Story is lavishly illustrated with photographs, memorabilia and superb full-colour photographs of his racing cars. The book’s highly entertaining but detailed narrative will appeal to both racing enthusiasts and a general readership
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ISBN / ISSN:
9780958238816
Bourne to Rally
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NZ$ 39.95 each
Paperback
Author:
Possum Bourne
Published by:
Phantom House Books
Possum Bourne: rally driver, sporting icon, family man, team-builder, and 'great bloke'. Three-time winner of the Asia-Pacific Rally Championship, winner seven times in a row of the Australian Rally Championship, and eight times the best placed New Zealand driver in the Rally of New Zealand. In 2003, he finally achieves his long cherished dream of competing in the World Rally Championship, but is fatally injured in a freak car crash. This is the story of how his positive attitude, his determination to succeed, and his ability to inspire others to support him brought him motorsport fame.
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V182
Sprint Car`Chassis Setup and Adjustment Video
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NZ$ 70.00 each
Author:
Jimmy Sills & Steve Smith
Published by:
Secrets of Speed
Covers blocking, squaring and aligning, birdcage timing, choosing torsion bar rates, 2-step coil-over springs, at-the-track handling adjustments, setting wings. PLUS, Chassis adjustments done on wheel scales to demonstrate their effect.
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ISBN / ISSN:
9780936834795
Sprint Car Chassis Technology
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NZ$ 71.00 each
Paperback
Author:
Jimmy Sills
Published by:
SSAUT1
An all-new book. Complete information for understanding and adjusting the sprint car chassis. Includes: Complete suspension information for both torsion bar and coil-over cars, step-by-step chassis setup and alignment: squaring, blocking, & bird cage timing, choosing shocks and using shocks for chassis fine-tuning, tire selection, grooving, siping, & reading, adjusting the car to track conditions, identifying and solving handling problems, wings and aerodynamics, and complete setups for wing and non-wing cars. For all dirt and pavement cars.
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ISBN / ISSN:
9780958283823
On Track: A History of Motor Racing at Pukekohe
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NZ$ 40.00 each
Paperback
Author:
Rhys Jones
Published by:
Phantom House Books
This book is the latest in the series that has included
Bourne to Rally: The Possum Bourne Autobiography
and
Murph's Law - Greg Murphy's Autobiography
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This book will have wide appeal to motor-racing fans and followers across all age groups, as much of New Zealand's major motor sport events have taken place at Pukekohe, from the 1950s to the final V8 Supercar major race there last year. The book covers both motorcycle and car race events. The Pukekohe track is held in high esteem and regarded with affection by the countless thousands of race fans and competitors who have watched or raced there over the last 50 years.
ISBN / ISSN:
9780936834504
Midget Chassis Technology
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NZ$ 71.00 each
Author:
ed
Published by:
Steve Smith Autosports
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ISBN / ISSN:
9780973259520
Memo Gidley's Secrets of Speed Four-Cycle Kart Racing
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NZ$ 70.00 each
Paperback
Author:
Jeff Grist & Memo Gidley
Published by:
Secrets of Speed
This new book focuses on four-cycle sprint karting, using the unique format and style created in the two previous Gidley books. Includes: Getting started in 4-cycle racing, basic driving techniques, chassis, axle and brake maintenance, seat dynamics, all about tires, data acquisition, performance tuning and adjustment for the most popular 4-cycle engines including Briggs Raptor 3, Briggs World Formula, Honda GX and the Yamaha YF200R1, complete setup and tuning of disk and drum clutches, gearing, setting kart balance, race day setup, track tuning and adjustment, and wet weather racing.
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ISBN / ISSN:
9782847071542
Formula 1 Yearbook
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NZ$ 112.00 each
Hardback
Author:
ed
Published by:
Chronosports
Now in its 19th year of publication, "The Formula One Yearbook" is the most complete annual dedicated to Formula One. It is viewed as 'the' reference book, due to the complete data given with each Grand Prix. Translated into 5 languages, its print run is more than 100,000 copies worldwide.The book contains over 500 photographs - capturing the colours, excitement and glamour of Formula 1 - by the best photographers in Formula One. There are hundreds of articles, anecdotes and analyses, detailed results of every Grand Prix and practice session plus refuelling times, top speeds, regulations, etc. Also featured is an interview of the new World Champion, and a personal review of the season from the best journalists in England, Germany, Japan and Canada. As usual, it is expected that this publication will be reviewed in the motor racing and motoring press.
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ISBN / ISSN:
9780965160001
Drive to Win
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NZ$ 70.00 each
Paperback
Author:
Carroll Smith
Published by:
bookdepository
Subtitled: The Essential Guide to Race Driving. Take pole position to learn the ground rules, techniques and procedures of driving perception and evaluation. Racing professional Carroll Smith delivers current state-of-the-art techniques for working with your crew to develop and set up your car so that you'll have a competitive tool with which to practice the art of driving. Sftbd., 174 pgs., ill.
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ISBN / ISSN:
9780879381868
Engineer to Win
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NZ$ 75.00 each
Paperback
Author:
Carroll Smith
Published by:
Motorbooks International
Current state of the art in racing technology by a foremost expert in the field. Covers all forms of racing cars and includes a thorough analysis of metallurgy, metal fatigue and general materials technology. Details specific components and specific activities such as heat treatments, stress relieving, etc. Plus aerodynamics, ground effects, brakes, tools, and more.
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ISBN / ISSN:
9782847071399
Formula 1 Yearbook
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NZ$ 90.00 each
Hardback
Author:
ed
Published by:
Chronosports
Now in its 18th year of publication, the "Formula One Yearbook" is the most complete annual dedicated to Formula One. It is viewed as 'the' reference book, due to the complete data given with each Grand Prix. Translated into 5 languages, its print run is more than 100,000 copies worldwide. The book contains over 500 photographs by the best photographers in Formula One as well as hundreds of articles, anecdotes and analyses, detailed results of every Grand Prix and practice session plus refuelling times, top speeds, gaps in the races, etc. Also featured is an interview of the new World Champion, and a personal review of the season from the best journalists in England, Germany, Japan and Canada.
ISBN / ISSN:
9782930254361
2005 LE MANS 24 HOURS
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NZ$ 160.00 each
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ISBN / ISSN:
9780760334560
Complete Book of Formula One
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NZ$ 125.00 each
Hardback
Author:
Simon Arron
Published by:
Motorbooks International
A book bound to appeal to the millions of dedicated Formula One fans: every car, racer, driver, race detail and history in the sport's fifty-plus year history is listed here, along with over 4,000 photographs. Covering the sport from start to finish, this includes racers form the first winner , Farina, details of teams - Ferrari, Masserati, McLaren - and racers past and present, from Lauda, Jimmy Stewart, James Hunt, to today's champions. Special interest to Kiwis will be the listings for 1967, when Denny Hulme was world champion and Chris Amon & Bruce McLaren had top placings. Each year of competition lists the appropriate races, the cars they drove, winners, and a history of the race itself.
First published 2008, United Kingdom
ISBN / ISSN:
9780908031498
Phil Irving
order quantity
Hardback
Author:
Philip Irving
Published by:
Turton & Armstrong
Open Printable
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