Rapid Response: My Inside Story as a Motor Racing Life Saver - Hardcover

Olvey, Stephen

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1844253392 ISBN 13: 9781844253395

Publisher: J H Haynes & Co Ltd, 2006

Synopsis

Here is the compelling story of the author's life in motor racing, providing fascinating insight into crashes involving many famous racers and circuits. The book begins with a vivid description of Alex Zanardi's crash in Germany in 2001, and from there the author reflects on his career with many tragic, funny, interesting stories. The book also provides an important history of the evolution of motorsport safety from the perspective of a physician who patched together injured drivers and out of that experience was instrumental in many safety measures and regulations. It is a gripping read for all fans of motor racing.

About this title

About the Author

Dr Stephen Olvey is Medical Director of the new Grand Prix Masters series. Prior to this he was Medical Director for Championship Auto Racing Teams (CART) in the USA, having served in that position from 1978 to 2003. In this capacity he helped save Alex Zanardi's life - hence Alex's foreword to the book.

Edition details

• Publisher: J H Haynes & Co Ltd
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1844253392
• ISBN 13: 9781844253395
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 288