British At Indianapolis

Informationen zum Autor Freelance journalist Ian Wagstaff won the Mercedes Benz Montagu of Beaulieu Trophy for his book, The British at Le Mans. He wrote for Autosport and Motoring News before becoming press and promotions manager at Silverstone in the late 1970s. His current work for Racecar Engineering, Race Engine Technology, Performance Racing Industry, The Paddock, The Red Bulletin and Auto Technology takes him to races throughout Europe and the USA, including the Indianapolis 500.Dario Franchitti is the 17th driver to win Indy 500 more than once, the first coming in 2007. Dario hails from Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland, but currently resides in Tennessee. Klappentext A history of the British influence on the Indianapolis 500, including not only the drivers and cars, but the many others - mechanics, designers, and officials - who have been involved. The story is set out in a series of stand-alone chapters, with a wide variety of informative sidebars, and goes back 100 years to the early days of the race, through the British-led, rear-engined revolution of the 1960s to the present day. Zusammenfassung Presents the history of the Indianapolis 500 race through the eyes and actions of those British born or British citizens who have driven in it! or been involved in any other way - be it as a designer! mechanic! or official. This title examines the British built cars that have won the Indy 500.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Franchitti Dario, Ian Wagstaff, Wagstaff Ian
• Editore: Veloce publishing plc
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 04.11.2010
• EAN: 9781845842468
• ISBN: 978-1-84584-246-8
• Pagine: 256
• Categorie: Guide e manuali > Sport > Automobilismo, motociclismo e ciclismo sportivo, aviazione sportiva; TRANSPORTATION / Automotive / General, SPORTS & RECREATION / Business Aspects, Indiana, Car racing, United Kingdom, Great Britain, Motor cars: general interest, Sporting events and management, Sporting events & management, SPORTS & RECREATION / Motor Sports / Automobile Racing