Innes Ireland - Motor Racing Today

Author: Innes Ireland, Hardbound, 128 Pages, ISBN: B0000CL5TN, First Published, 1961 - **Second-Hand book in good condition **

Thirty-one year-old Innes Ireland is one of the most popular and colourful characters in motor sport today. Ireland, a Scot who lives in Wales and drives English racing cars, lives a tense, thrill-packed life on the circuits of the world.

Parachutist, aero-engine tester, car repair expert, Innes Ireland found his metier in 1952 when he made a tentative start at motor sport in an old Bentley.

His determination and natural skill were apparent even at the commencement of his racing career when, as a contemporary report says: "He either won or spun off!" and he is now an established Grand Prix driver, having won a place for himself in the sport by his spirit and mastery at the wheel. Often it is first place.

One of the top six in the Autosport list of world ratings, he has displayed dazzling form in his team Lotus during the last few seasons. In this informative and lively book he tells the story of his rise to the top of sport, he takes us on a tour of the world's circuits, speaks frankly of his experiences, introduces the reader to his friends and rivals, and takes us back-stage at a typical major event.