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World Motor Racing Circuits
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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 796
EAN: 9780233996196
ISBN: 0233996192
Label: Carlton Books US
Manufacturer: Carlton Books US
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 192
Publication Date: 2001-05
Publisher: Carlton Books US
Studio: Carlton Books US
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Editorial Review:
What is the fastest corner in the world? Where will you find Maternity Bend? What g-force is experienced around Monza¹s Parabolica? World Motor Racing Circuits answers these questions and many more in an illustrated tour of 72 of the most important motor racing venues in the world. Readers are offered insights into the challenges faced by the drivers, the atmosphere at the great events, and the heroes of the past who inspired the drivers of today. Entries on all current circuits include track plans, major incidents, gear and speed data, race-result tables, and elevation changes around the track. In addition, entries on 20 selected tracks include three-dimensional views, historical track changes, driver profiles, greatest races, and championship form guides to the top drivers.
Customer Reviews
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Rating: - What a gem!
This has to be a one of a kind book! This book to takes you to various race circuits around the world.Although there are several obvious omissions the book is still superb.Colour photos,factual information,diagrams,etc ,make this book a great value and a bargain.
Most motor racing fans will enjoy this book.
Rating:  - So where's the Glen?
This is a fabulous book. I wanted to say that so my only nit-pik can be taken in proper context. How, I repeat HOW, can the Watkins Glen circuit in upstate New York have possibly been left out of this book? It's probably because I attended the Grand Prix several times in the late 60's, that I am flabbergasted by this omission. Other than that glaring omission, I loved the book.
Rating: - This is One Book to Keep on the Coffee Table!
This one is a "no-brainer," for me. If you love auto racing, this book is a MUST HAVE! It doesn't matter what kind of racing circuit you enjoy: NASCAR, Formula One, IRL, CART, it doesn't matter. This book shows the tracks, detailed descriptions of each turn, including highlights of famous races on each course. For circuits that have changed over the years, it even shows the evolution of the changes. With stunning color photos of famous drivers, famous racing moments, and several track perspectives, ... Read More
Rating: - World Motor Racing Circuits
Excellent Book. As well as giving in depth, but easy to read descriptions of each Grand Prix circuit, many tracks from around the world are included such as Indianapolis, Surfers Paradise and many more. All circuits have the track layout with the speed, G-force and the gear selected on each corner and straight. On some of the tracks there are driver profiles and a description of a great race on the circuit. There are rally good pictures too. A lot of great information and pictures are packed ... Read More
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