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Bob McMurray has just about seen all you can in motor sport. Right from the halcyon days when Bruce McLaren was setting up his fledgling Formula One team through to witnessing the first Kiwi to win one of the most prestigious motor-racing trophies, the Borg-Warner at the Indianapolis 500. McMurray's book is more like a conversation you'd have in the bar about 30-odd years in Formula One rather than who set the fastest time at Monaco on lap 32 in 1987 in what car, on what tyres, wearing what-coloured overalls and with what sort of logo on his helmet. Numbers can be found on the Internet; this book is about the interesting stuff. There are stories about battles both on and off the track. Political and personal egos were clashing with such ferocity that - to steal a quote from British politician Enoch Powell from around the same time - the streets (of pit lane) could easily have run with rivers of blood. McMurray was there to witness the birthing pains of the modern Formula One circus. As the world of motor sport morphed into the financial behemoth we recognize now, the paddock became littered with destroyed, or severely crushed, egos and careers.All of which were fun and games to watch from inside the tent, rather than from outside as most of the world did. He saw paddock revolution, driver tantrums, spying, industrial espionage, intrigue and more scandal than an American soap could ever hope to come up with. He also saw more friendships, more fun, more camaraderie and the closest bonding between team members than is possible to explain in mere words. ... Read more

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"The 2009 Formula One World Drivers' Championship" is the 60th of the series and "60 Years of the Formula One World Championship" is published to celebrate this anniversary. Every significant moment of every one of the 60 years is described in words and pictures, giving the reader a sense of the drama, thrill and glamour of motor racing. Complementing this is a series of specially commissioned interviews with half a dozen of the leading protagonists from Formula One's first six decades. From Juan Manuel Fangio's dominance in the 1950s through the era of Michael Schumacher, to the modern day, "60 Years of the Formula One World Championship" is essential reading for any Formula One fan. ... Read more

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Formula One motor racing is today the richest and most powerful sport in the world. Combining glamour, engineering excellence, advanced technology, danger and speed, it ranks alongside the Olympic Games and soccer's World Cup as one of the world's greatest sporting events. In this book, Russell Hotten examines for the first time the business and finance of Formula One including the sport's movers and shakers, its multi-millionaire drivers, and the team owners, sponsors and media.Amazon.com Review
Auto racing is one of the world's top spectator sports, and RussellHotten's Winning thoroughly examines the larger-than-lifepersonalities, cutting-edge technologies and over-the-top commercialtriumphs that mark the stunningly successful British-based Grand Prixcircuit. Hotten, financial news editor at London's Mail on Sundaynewspaper, notes at the start that an entire March-through-October FormulaOne racing season actually consumes less time than a single typical workweek--although its outsized entertainment and business benefits are riddenfull bore year-round. Written from a Brit's global perspective, his bookfully explains the sky-high stakes that result when every two-hour race onalternating Sundays is watched by 350 million enthusiasts in over 200countries. "Only the Olympics and (soccer's) World Cup surpass theseviewing figures," Hotten writes, "but they only take place every fouryears." As such F1 has become an international commercial phenomenon, evenif its U.S. appeal is dampened by America's fascination with homegrownNASCAR and Indy racing. Everything is in place for even more growth,though, and Hotten tells all about the "fast cars, wealth, glamour, sex,danger" and controversies (such as the big-money sponsorships by tobaccocompanies). Race fans worldwide, as well as those interested in the generalbusiness of sports, will likely find Winning a winner. --HowardRothman ... Read more

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Boring
This is a really boring book.As you read it, you're always waiting to get to the interesting part that never really arrives.Hotten's writing style is very dry and the book reads like a textbook.He also constantly repeats the same things over and over again - yes, I already know that F1 is very expensive, Ferrari is passionate and Williams has great engineering.

Even the layout of the book can get frustrating.The chapters don't flow well and the whole book comes off as being incoherent and repetitive.Hotten should have gathered all his facts and then let someone else write and edit the book for him, probably down to about half its current size.I'm not sure if I can recommend another book for people interested in learning about the F1 business, but I can certainly advise against getting this one.

There is alot more to F1 than the racing
This book examines the sport outside of the actual racing. The cost of the series, the sponsorship, and the politics. It also examines the history of the sport to show how the sport evolved into what it is today. It highlights a few teams as examples of the way the teams approach the f1 environment. It is an interesting sport where Michael Schmaucher makes more in a year than the total budget of some of the less competative teams (i.e. Arrows). Don't be fooled by the Nov 2000 publication date. This is a book that was written in 1998 and then published for the US market in 2000. There is a final chapter that I am sure was supposed to be substituted for the original final chapter (It is in large part a cut and paste of the original final chapter), but due to poor editing both chapters are included in the book. Overall I enjoyed the book and found that it really helped my understanding of the sport. Before this book, I could never understand how the underfunded teams survived.

Aninformative behind the scenes look at Formula One
A well written book covering the various players (the teams, FIA, advertising, sponsors and the media) that make up Formula One today. The book traces the origins of the sport and how it has evolved into the mediaevent that it is today.

The book is an easy read and makes watchingFormula One racing more interesting. ... Read more

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Outline In 2005, the Formula One World Drivers' Championship reaches a landmark and 55 Years of Formula One is published to celebrate this anniversary. Through stunning photographs and with a report on each year, every moment of significance is recorded complete with all the drama and passion. Complementing this is a series of specially commissioned interviews with half a dozen of the leading protagonists from Formula One's first six decades. From Juan Manuel Fangio's dominance in the 1950s to the era of Michael Schumacher, 55 Years of Formula One is a glorious celebration of the pinnacle of motor sport and essential reading for any Formula One fan. ... Read more

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Fully revised and updated for 2008, "Formula One Years" celebrates the evolution of this exhilarating and avidly followed motor sport. Each yearly entry contains the story of how the season evolved, articles on incidents that arose, a quote from a top competitor, race-by-race statistics and the Drivers' and Constructors' Championship tables. In addition, there are also 40 profiles on the greatest drivers ever to have graced the sport, from Juan Manuel Fangio and Stirling Moss, to today's superstars, such as Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton. ... Read more

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With 864 pages and over 1200 photos, many of them showing historic moments from the Fifties and Sixties, The Great Encyclopedia of Formula 1 is the most exhaustive work ever published on motor sport's elite category.It includes detailed full color paintings of every car which has regularly raced in the Championship.Team by team, decade by decade, driver by driver, a detailed account of all the events, anecdotes and legends that have made up the 51-year history of F1. ... Read more

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"The ITV Sport Complete Encyclopedia of Formula One" is the lavishly illustrated story of the world's most thrilling motor sport, from the first motor race in France back in 1894 to today's super-powerful vehicles driven by world superstars such as Jenson Button, Fernando Alonso, Felipe Massa and Lewis Hamilton, men who exchange paint with one another at incredible speeds on circuits all round the world. This book tells you everything you need to know about F1, with information not only on the top teams and legendary drivers, but also on the great races, the most testing circuits and the rise and fall of all the big names. Technology is another area covered in depth, allowing the reader to appreciate the incredible capabilities of the modern racing car. Part of Carton's highly successful and market-leading "Complete Encyclopedia Sporting Reference Books Series", "The ITV Sport Complete Encyclopedia of Formula One" is an authoritative and fact-packed celebration of the glamorous world of Formula One, as well as an essential purchase for fans of this fastest-moving sport. ... Read more

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never proofread
well all in all its a good book, decent articles, great pictures of formula 1 from 1950 to 2000, but i still just cant get over the fact that there were so many spelling errors, nobody proofread this book, it would be one thing if it was just maybe 1 or 2 errors in a 300 page book, but ive seen so many its the first thing i think of when flipping through this book, "lets see how many errors i can find!"

decent book if you can see past the bad english and letters where numbers are supposed to be in the drivers championship tables ;)

written by a 1st grader?
well all in all its a good book, decent articles, great pictures of formula 1 from 1950 to 2000, but i still just cant get over the fact that there were so many spelling errors, nobody proofread this book, it would be one thing if it was just maybe 1 or 2 errors in a 300 page book, but ive seen so many its the first thing i think of when flipping through this book, "lets see how many errors i can find!"

decent book if you can see past the bad english and letters where numbers are supposed to be in the drivers championship tables ;) ... Read more

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An in-depth study of the V10 F1 engine by Ian Bamsey, editor of RACE ENGINE TECHNOLOGY Magazine.In 1988 Ian produced a definitive and extensive survey of contemporary racing engines, including Grand Prix contenders (the International Race Engine Directory). The following year saw the arrival of the V10 engine. Since that time Ian has charted its progress through numerous interviews with those responsible for Formula One engine design and development work.This book is the detailed technical history of the Formula One V10 engine, examples of which have been made by the likes of Ferrari, Cosworth/Ford, Ilmor/Mercedes, Honda, Renault, BMW, Toyota, Peugeot, Yamaha, Judd and Hart.Written in a manner that is understandable by the layman, this book reveals the secrets that have enabled since 1989 V10 engine speed to increase from 13,000 to 19,000 rpm. At the same time horsepower has increased from 650 bhp to more than 900 bhp in spite of the reduction in capacity from 3.5 to 3.0-litres made from 1995. This book explains how that extraordinary jump has been possible.In an age of great secrecy in Formula One, this is the first time that the workings of the contemporary V10 engine have been revealed in such detail. Ian's careful cultivating of the key people involved in the technology over the years has permitted a unique in depth research insight. Edition limited to 2000 copies. 236mm x 326mm ... Read more

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The Formula One Grand Prix annual is the complete guide to the season just ended. From Australia to Brazil, relive the 18 races with description of the time trials to the podium ceremony, going through the paddock gossips. With all the Formula One statistics and results, the Formula One Yearbook 2004-2005 remains the reference for any F1 fan. ... Read more

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The International Motor Racing Guide is the most ambitious motor racing reference book ever written. With unrivalled breadth and exhaustive detail, it covers all major championships and races throughout the world, beginning with the first automobile competition held over a century ago.When the first edition of The International Motor Racing Guide was published in 1995, it quickly established itself as an indispensable reference for journalists and motorsports enthusiasts alike. Now in this revised and updated second edition, author Peter Higham offers over 40 percent new and enhanced content.Among the expanded sections are Formula 1 (including all non-championship races), NASCAR Winston Cup, CART, Indy Racing League, and all major series past and present. The history of these major championships is presented in extraordinary depth: races, results, drivers, teams, cars, circuits, rules, and records.Additional features of this outstanding reference include: * Detailed coverage of national championships and events in more than thirty countries, with full race histories and circuit details* An A-Z directory of over 2,000 drivers, past and present, with full biographical details and records of all major championship and race wins* Coverage of past series such as the Can-Am Challenge and Tasman CupPublished in association with RACER magazine and illustrated with over 270 photographs and 227 circuit maps, this updated International Motor Racing Guide is now established as the "bible" that motor racing fans have been waited for. ... Read more

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As complete as it gets in one volume
This is an indipensible reference work for the motor racing enthusiast. Unfortunately, the web is making books of this type rare. Vital stats for every major series, driver, and circuit are included. The presentation and commentaries are readable and enlightening. Hopefully another volume is forthcoming from Mr. Higham but if not, this book provides a comprehensive overview of automobile racing in the 20th century within the covers of a single volume. Highly recommended.

Very Well Done
This book is very well done and a nice follow up to the prior edition and I would recommend having both since the first volume does feature certain things not covered in the follow up, such as the now defunct IROC series. My understanding is that IROC was continued up past 2002, so why it is not in the follow up is beyond my grasp. I hope a more current edition is published in a year or so, and if it is, I plan on purchasing it as well. The data provided in these books is invaluable. Highly recommended, but this edition I feel is not worthy of 5 stars as it lacks input on the ARCA, NASCAR lower tier series, and IROC, but given that what it does contain dwarfs what it doesn't I'd certainly give it 4 stars.

Troubleahead
The trouble with this kind of data book is that it's already dated one minute before it's published. This book covers up until 2002 and, as you know, were already at 2007...

Also, in the Internet age all thsi data can easily be obtained in a lot of web sites. Of course, this kind of book has the advantage of displaying the data in a friendly manner and within only one tome.

Well, anyway, make up your own mind...

Absolutely priceless
It seems that Mr. Higham has spent years searching through dusty basements and smelly photo archives to assemble all of this information.If you're interesed in finding out who won what when, this is the book for you.A bit mind-numbing really, as there is so much information gathered here that it is overwhelming.

For the serious anorak, there is nothing like this volume!

Highly recommended. ... Read more

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The glamorous world of international motor racing sets the stage for this Pete Hawhorn thriller.Two members of an exclusive racing society have become victims of a mysterious killer.Were their deaths related to racing, or was it their wartime involvement with the anti-Nazi resistance? The answer lies somewhere along the tortous 1000 miles route of Italy's Mille Miglia. ... Read more

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Imagine yourself in the electrifying driver's seat of your dream car and discover the fast and furious world of Formula One. Learn your cockpits from your monocoques, your paddles from your paddocks, your downforce from your G-force, and all that lies between! This title is packed full of round-the-world record-breaking race, team and driver info and all the technical car 'gumpf' you'll ever need! Sit on the edge of your seat and read all about nail-biting championship moments, team triumph and tragedy, exhilarating starts and expertly engineered race strategies. Then, pull out your official race poster and put it on the wall. This is the perfect souvenir for any budding F1 addict. ... Read more

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A guide to the landmark events in the history of Grand Prix racing, from the early days of the motor car and the beginning of the World Drivers Championship, up to the start of the 2004 season. ... Read more

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Chapters: 1981 Formula One Race Reports, 1981 Formula One Season Cars, 1981 United States Grand Prix West, 1981 Caesars Palace Grand Prix, Alfa Romeo 179, 1981 Spanish Grand Prix, 1981 Belgian Grand Prix, Lotus 88, 1981 British Grand Prix, 1981 Brazilian Grand Prix, Ferrari 126 C, 1981 Argentine Grand Prix, 1981 Canadian Grand Prix, 1981 San Marino Grand Prix, 1981 Monaco Grand Prix, Lotus 81, Brabham Bt49, 1981 German Grand Prix, 1981 Dutch Grand Prix, 1981 Italian Grand Prix, 1981 French Grand Prix, 1981 Austrian Grand Prix, Williams Fw07, 1981 South African Grand Prix, Renault Re30, Lotus 87, Mclaren Mp4/1, Arrows A3, Tyrrell 010, Mclaren M29, Renault Re20. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 94. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: The 1981 Formula One season included the 32nd FIA Formula One World Championship season, which commenced on March 15, 1981, and ended on October 17 after fifteen races. Nelson Piquet won the Drivers' Championship, claiming the first of his three Formula One titles. Although not a part of the Championship, the 1981 South African Grand Prix attracted high-calibre drivers and cars and was won by Carlos Reutemann in a Williams. Another Formula One race was also held in 1981, which did not count towards the World Championship. ...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=1140077 ... Read more