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Free Download Tanya A. Bailey, "The First American Grand Prix: The Savannah Auto Races, 1908-1911"
English | ISBN: 0786476974 | 2014 | 240 pages | EPUB | 21 MB
This book provides an in-depth look at the great motor races that took place in Savannah, Georgia, in the golden era of early road racing: the Grand Prize of the Automobile Club of America and the Vanderbilt Cup. By examining Savannah’s earlier fame in national bicycle racing competitions and its ties to the powerful dynasties who controlled the racing world, the book explains how and why Savannah was chosen. It details the construction of the course, reveals why the races and course were considered "America’s greatest" by international racing experts of the period and includes many biographies of the drivers who came to Savannah. Finally, the book explores the theories and complexities of why Savannah’s races and road racing in general came to an end.

Free Download Grand Prix: An Illustrated History of Formula 1 (Audiobook)
English | ASIN: B0CZ7JHQHP | 2024 | 7 hours and 57 minutes | M4B@64 kbps | 229 MB
Author: Will Buxton, Stefano Domenicali
Narrator: Will Buxton
A thrilling illustrated history of Formula 1 racing, from its fascinating origins and inner workings to the top drivers of the twentieth century and today, by a celebrated motorsports broadcaster and star of Formula 1: Drive to Survive. Over its seventy-plus years of history, Formula 1 racing has grown from a niche motorsport with just a few events per season into a global phenomenon followed by more than a billion fans. With just twenty drivers competing at speeds of over 220 miles per hour on more than twenty of the world’s most glamorous and challenging racetracks, Formula 1 is the ultimate test of machine and humankind. To become a champion means to be counted among the most elite athletes the world has ever known. As the lead commentator on Netflix’s breakout series Formula 1: Drive to Survive, Will Buxton has emerged as the most prominent journalist covering the sport for the new generation of fans.

Free Download Grand Prix: An Illustrated History of Formula 1 by Will Buxton
English | August 13th, 2024 | ISBN: 198486324X | 240 pages | True EPUB | 154.52 MB
A thrilling illustrated history of Formula 1 racing, from its fascinating origins and inner workings to the top drivers of the twentieth century and today, by a celebrated motorsports broadcaster and star of Formula 1:Drive to Survive