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Informationen zum Autor Tony Davis is a Sydney-based author, journalist, academic and motor racing enthusiast. He has written more than a dozen books, including The Big Dry (a novel shortlisted in the NSW Premier's Literary Awards), Roland Wright (a children's series published in the US and Germany), the bestselling Lemon! books about the worst cars ever made, and Wide Open Road (the companion book to the ABC television history of motoring in Australia). Klappentext A fantastically funny collection of motoring trivia, tales and quizzes, from the bestselling author of Total Lemons and Total Wheelspin. . total Leadfoot is the book version of hanging out with your mates - having a laugh, shooting the breeze, and pondering life's big questions. Dyou know your Lada from your Frisky? Are cup holders the most moronic things or an essential part of the driving experience? What are the real causes of road rage (bad coffee anyone?). Why isn't there a car called Pronghorn? Amaze your friends (or indeed random strangers, if your friends won't listen) with your knowledge of rattletraps and rakish beauties, bizarre car facts, strange stories behind even stranger films, and the scientific study of exhaust noise arousal. total Leadfoot completes the 'total' trilogy in exactly the right way: by adding a third book. So belt up, adjust your mirrors, your ride starts now! PRAISE FOR tONY DAVIS: 'Lemon! will cause arguments, much laughter and intense nostalgic nodding... a perfect stocking filler for petrol heads' - Sydney Morning Herald 'Davis's disbelief-tinged prose... offers much amusement... great for any motoring enthusiast' - West Australian 'Davis writes with a dry, deadpan cynicism that's wonderfully enjoyable' - Melbourne Weekly 'terrific stuff' - Sunday tasmanian
