Rapid Response:: My inside story as a motor racing life-saver - Hardcover

Olvey, Dr Stephen

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1910505390 ISBN 13: 9781910505397

Publisher: Evro Publishing, 2019

Synopsis

Originally published to great acclaim in 2006, Dr Stephen Olvey’s memoir Rapid Response makes a long-awaited return to print ― complete with new text and an epilogue by Dario Franchitti ― at the same time as the release of a documentary feature film of the same title. This book is the compelling story of the author’s often tragic, sometimes funny, and frequently frustrating journey through the volatile world of professional motorsport. Along the way he introduces the reader to many of the characters ― geniuses, good guys, bad guys ― that he has encountered during his quest to save lives and make motorsport safer. This book is a captivating read for all motorsport fans.

About this title

About the Author

Dr Stephen Olvey has been involved in saving lives and improving safety in motorsports for nearly 50 years, primarily in his role as Medical Director for the Championship Auto Racing Teams (CART) racing series in the US, a position that he held from 1979 to 2003. He remains active in motorsport as a member of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile Medical Commission, a consultant to Indy Car Series and Motor Sports Director of the University of Miami Concussion Program. He is an associate professor of clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

Edition details

• Publisher: Evro Publishing
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1910505390
• ISBN 13: 9781910505397
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 320