Rapid Response: My Inside Story as a Motor Racing Life-saver - Softcover

Olvey, Stephen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 184425982X ISBN 13: 9781844259823

Publisher: J H Haynes & Co Ltd, 2010

Synopsis

Now available in paperback, this 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. This is a gripping read for all fans of motor racing.

About this title

About the Author

Dr Stephen Olvey 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: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 184425982X
• ISBN 13: 9781844259823
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 288