Book Reviews
Reviews of the latest media that interest motoring enthusiasts.
Team Lotus in Formula 1
With 79 victories under their belt, Lotus is the fourth most successful team in the history of Grand Prix racing. And by witnessing the Team Lotus story first hand, author Hartmut Lehbrink and photographer Rainer W. Schlegelmilch have documented the motor racing story of the prestigious Norfolk marque from its beginning, all the way to the season’s final… Read More
Mazda & Le Mans
The Mazda Motor Company has an illustrious heritage both on the road and on the track. “Never Stop Challenging!” documents Mazda’s racing history, with the primary focus on the brand’s victory in the 1991 Le Mans endurance race, the only outright win of the 24-hour event by a Japanese brand. Written by legendary Mazda race car driver Pierre Dieudonné, motor… Read More
Mustang Boss 302 History
Of all the legendary names in Ford Mustang history, only one truly separates itself from the rest of the pack – Boss. The Boss cars were clearly distinguished from their less potent stable mates by their racebred engines, standard front spoiler, and never-before seen graphics. Now, for the 2012 model year, Ford has finally revived the esteemed model, and to… Read More
Ultimate Speed Secrets
Driving a car whether it be on the street or the race track isn’t something you can do by the book. You have to learn mostly through hands on experience. But being able to picture the basics and theories mentally will allow you to learn more quickly. And more importantly stay calm and safe. And professional race instructor Ross Bentley has compiled a… Read More
Autocourse: 60 Years of World Championship Grand Prix Motor Racing
For fans of Formula One racing, there may be no greater story told than that on the pages of Autocourse: 60 Years of World Championship Grand Prix Motor Racing by Alan Henry. This sprawling book details the history of F1 from its roots before the Second World War, and follows it all the way through present day. Highlights include the dominance of the… Read More
The Complete Book of Shelby Automobiles
The Ford Mustang is an American icon among high performance automobiles, but it was legendary racecar driver Carroll Shelby that secured the car's unprecedented reputation. Although most make this connection between man and machine, few besides true enthusiasts recognize Shelby's vast contributions to the world of American muscle cars in general. The… Read More
Snake vs. Mongoose
Today Hot Wheels is a household name, but the toy's embodiment of high-speed thrills was jump-started in the 1970s by the racing careers of Don the Snake Prudhomme and Tom the Mongoose McEwen. In Snake vs. Mongoose, published by Motorbooks, author Tom Madigan rediscovers the drivers who engineered drag racing's first ever, non-automotive, corporate … Read More
Motion Performance: Tales of a Muscle Car Builder
New York-based Baldwin-Motion Performance Group built some of the fastest Chevys the golden age of muscle ever saw; big-bore Bow Tie creations which included fire-breathing Camaros, Chevelles, and Corvettes. But they didn't get the recognition they deserved from the contemporary motor press. To set the record straight, Baldwin-Motion PR guru and former… Read More
Winning: The Racing Life of Paul Newman
Fans of Paul Newman's legendary performances on the silver screen may not be aware that he was also a legend on the racetrack. Following his passing in September 2008, the time was right for Winning: The Racing Life of Paul Newman, a book which takes its title from the 1968 film in which Newman starred. Written by Motor Trend editor Matt Stone and freelance… Read More
Legendary Race Cars
There is no sport that touts the symbiotic relationship between man and machine like race car driving. And Legendary Race Cars author and photographer Basem Wasef beautifully captures this high speed pursuit in all its glory and emotion; emotion that ranges from courage to fear, elation, to humiliation. Through vivid human detail, and a collection of… Read More