A Chequered Life: Graham Warner and The Chequered Flag - Hardcover

Richard Heseltine

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1845844130 ISBN 13: 9781845844134

Publisher: Veloce Publishing Ltd, 2013

Synopsis

A behind-the-scenes look at motor racing in the 1960s and 1970s, this illustrated history tells the story of the influential team owner who competed in single seaters, sports cars and rallies and gave early drives to greats such as Jim Clark and Jackie Stewart.

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Review:

Just when you thought there was nothing new left in motoring to read about, here is a hitherto untold story ... This is a first hand account of how [Graham Warner] ran a rally team with the legendary Lancia Stratos and 131 Arbath. The story is complemented by many previously unpublished pictures of these iconic cars. Fascinating. --Auto Italia

The first and only account of the Chequered Flag race team and its charismatic founder, Graham Warner Heseltine has written ... an entertaining and lively book and the large selection of photographs help to enhance the tale. --Old Stager

A fascinating and perceptive inside story of an exciting period of motor racing history. Richard Heseltine has done well to chronicle this and let Warner express himself in largely his own words so the book flows like a long interview. A compelling read, especially for those who were watching from the crowd in those days. --Kieron Fennelly - Freelance

Highly entertaining ... Written with Warner, it serves not only as a biography, but also a tribute to the Chequered Flag equipe that he founded ... A brilliant read --Classic & Sports Car (UK)

The book is easy to read, gently laid out and superbly written by Richard Heseltine; complimented by some very rare and fascinating images through the decades ... This book takes you on a motorsport rollercoaster from sprints and hill climbs to Formula 1 and international rallying, with informed detail from just about every event. Taking in the huge highs and the deep lows of his life, business and racing, this book is both detailed and sympathetic, you get the full story not just the glory ... For those of us with a life less interesting I recommend a large brandy and a comfortable chair when you start this book, you may find you are going to be there a while, unable to put it down ... Highly recommended a fascinating read. --Classic Car Mag.net

The book provides a good insight into the British racing scene in the '50s, '60s and '70s. It includes many previously unpublished photos and has a place in any library that aims to cover this period. --Speedscene

it's good to see [Graham Warner's] contributions recognised in this enjoyable book. --New Zealand Classic Car

About the Author:

Richard Heseltine is a freelance journalist specialising in classic and contemporary performance cars and motor racing history. A former staff member on Classic & Sports Car and Motor Sport, he has contributed to more than 50 motoring titles including Octane, Classic Cars, Car, Autosport, RACER and Motorsport News, while also writing for several websites and newspapers, such as The Guardian. Richard has authored books on subjects as diverse as the rise of the British specialist sports car movement, legendary Ferrari racing cars and Italian design classics. Richard lives in London, where he nurses his addiction to old Alfa Romeos.

About this edition

• Publisher: Veloce Publishing Ltd
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1845844130
• ISBN 13: 9781845844134
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 176