World Encyclopaedia of Racing Drivers (3 Volume Set)

Author Peter Higham, ISBN 9781844254330 - Three Volumes in Slipcase

The definitive reference to the lives and achievements of 2,500 international racing drivers Peter Higham This remarkable work of unprecedented scale, presented in three volumes within a slipcase, outlines the lives and achievements of 2,500 racing drivers from all eras and all parts of the world. The result of many years of endeavour by a dedicated author, this mighty publication contains nearly a million words along with a comprehensive array of high-quality portrait photographs of the drivers described, in colour where possible, together with key biographical information and successes. This magnificent encyclopaedia breaks new ground in motor racing research and will be treasured by anyone interested in the history of the sport.

Key content

• An incredible collection of racing driver biographies presented in three volumes within a slipcase.
• An extraordinary range of drivers covered, from the true greats to those obscure or long-forgotten characters who enrich the sport.
• The drivers included meet the following criteria: all Fl drivers; leading finishers at Le Mans and the Indy 500; top three finishers in pre-war grands prix; race winners in major international categories such as GT, World Sports Car Championship, CART, IRL, non-championship F1, Aurora F1, NA SCAR, Tasman, CanAm and European F3 races; points scorers in F2, F3000 and GP2 championships — and one or two wild cards to complete the story.
• Appealing to enthusiasts in so many ways: a definitive biographical reference; a source of statistics; a wonderful collection of portrait photographs, a mine of factual information both significant and arcane.

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