Chronicles the Team’s pioneering harnessing of ground-effect aerodynamics to generate incredible levels of downforce from under-body vortices that literally sucked the car to the track, resulting in the 1978 World title for Mario Andretti and a legacy that changed the face of racing car aerodynamics for ever.
Johnny Tipler’s biography of this determined and popular man recalls his great victories – his two Formula 1 championships and 14 grand prix wins, and triumph at the Indianapolis 500 and the Le Mans 24 Hours. He also considers Hill’s later move from driving to team ownership, a new stage in a tireless career which was so cruelly cut short when he and the principal members of his team were killed in a plane crash in 1975.
Covers the history and development Harley Davidson over 100 years. Detailed colour photographs and lavish, specially commissioned double page illustrations of key models.
John Tipler’s study of these notable cars feature a full technical description and design history, along with race reports and portraits of the individuals involved. Photographs show the detailed structure and layout of the cars, and the development of the original design. There are also photographs of the 25 and 33 in action 35 years ago, and in classic races today. The book should be fascinating reading, and reference, for all motor racing enthusiasts, and for everyone who is interested in the evolution of racing car design.
La Carrera Panamericana - "The World's Greatest Road Race!" With a foreword by Jo Ramirez.
