Speedway: Auto Racing’s Ghost Tracks - Hardcover

Ireland, Gavin David; Collins, Ss

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1845842413 ISBN 13: 9781845842413

Publisher: Veloce, 2009

Synopsis

Around the world languish a number of long-forgotten raceways; windswept and abandoned, the derelict pit roads and crumbling concrete are all that remain of once great race tracks. From the NASCAR heartland of North Wilkesboro and Middle Georgia to the great European super speedways at Monza and Brooklands, these faded circuits are now monuments to the victories, defeats, triumphs and tragedies once played out before excited crowds. With roots as diverse as Nationalist Socialism and Prohibition-era bootlegging, the histories of these places offer an insight to different times and attitudes, as well as the evolution of motor racing. Many of the characters who raced on these circuits had a profound impact on their sport; these circuits, which fostered and occasionally destroyed such great drivers, are revisited here – photographed as they are now, but also remembered in their prime by word and picture. With over 175 images, this a unique and evocative look at some of auto racing’s ghost tracks. Note that some of these circuits featured in the much acclaimed Autodrome – The lost race circuits of Europe, but in this edition are illustrated by many new photographs.

About this title

About the Author

SS Collins grew up in South London within sight of the Crystal Palace Race Circuit, and at the age of 16, he found himself doing work experience at Williams F1. He has been heavily involved in the sport ever since, having studied automotive and motorsport engineering he then went on a mission to write a clear and easy-to-use guide to getting started in motorsport (How to Get Started in Motorsport – Veloce). Since then, he has written for Motorsport News, Autosport, Racecar Engineering, Auto Sport Japan, Racing On!, F1 Sokuho and a number of other outlets. He has also written a number of other Veloce bestsellers including: ‘Autodrome - The lost race circuits of Europe’, ‘Unraced ...’, and a homage to where it all began for him in ‘Motor Racing at Crystal Palace - London's own circuit’. Currently, he is works as a freelance motorsport journalist and technology consultant role position that gives him unique access to the inner workings of international motorsport, and is also a regular on entry lists as he competes in sprints, hillclimbs, races, rallies and trials. He lives in St Ippolyts near Hitchin, in Hertforshire.

Edition details

• Publisher: Veloce
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1845842413
• ISBN 13: 9781845842413
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 176