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Any suggestions for some good motorsport books?
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What series? Historical or modern?
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F1, Endurance (WEC/LeMans/etc), WRC/Rally. Historic or modern, non-fiction.
Not overly picky, but not too into Nascar/Indy.
Not overly picky, but not too into Nascar/Indy.
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To be honest, I can't think of anything besides the Autocourse annuals. Because of its niche status, motosports books are a big casualty of the decline in book stores. I remember being able to browse all the coolest new books in my local Borders back in the day, but no more. I just looked up a favorite publisher, David Bull, but they no longer exist.
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...anything by Steve Matchett
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A few Amazon searches & made up a decent list, may pick up a couple a month & start a small collection.
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My wife got me The Mechanic's Tale and Winning is Not Enough - Jackie Stewart for Christmas, so will be adding those to the MB car history book I've had for years.Originally Posted by R J Poseidon 6
...anything by Steve Matchett
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Finished The Mechanic's Tale. A well written book & enjoyed it cover to cover.
My wife also got me Senna Versus Prost by Malcolm Folley. Will have to decide between that & J Stewart to read next.
My wife also got me Senna Versus Prost by Malcolm Folley. Will have to decide between that & J Stewart to read next.
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Faster by Neal Bascomb
Book review on the WSJ today:
https://www.wsj.com/articles/faster-..._pos1#cxrecs_s
Book review on the WSJ today:
https://www.wsj.com/articles/faster-..._pos1#cxrecs_s
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Book review on the WSJ today:
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Forgot to update that I bought/read this. Very good & would make for a decent movie, I think.Originally Posted by F-C
Faster by Neal BascombBook review on the WSJ today:
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On sale on Amazon now for $36.70.
I've got at least 10 of these books, they are fantasticOriginally Posted by F-C
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1910584541...roduct_detailsOn sale on Amazon now for $36.70.
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I haven't bought one since the Schumacher years! They used to be sold at Borders and B&N, so I usually got them there. Then all of a sudden they stopped selling them in bookstores so I stopped buying them.
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They were purchased for me yearly for Xmas by my wife but we ceased gift giving years ago so no more additions.
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I read it, it's pretty good 4 out of 5 stars. Newey is a bit of a egotist as long as you get past that it's a entertaining and very informative book. Most of the chapters are about specific race cars that he was involved with. I think I still have the pdf version of it if you want I can upload it.Originally Posted by nanxun
Has anyone read Adrian Newey's 2019 autobiography? Would you recommend it?https://www.amazon.com/How-Build-Car.../dp/000835247X
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Thx for the generosity, Legend! That'd be great. I prefer reading paper-bound books, but being able to preview it before buying would be nice. No huge rush, though, as I already have a towering stack of "titles to read" on my nightstand!!
Btw, this summer I was able to read Stealth (which you had recommended) and liked it very much. So thanks for that recommendation, too!
Btw, this summer I was able to read Stealth (which you had recommended) and liked it very much. So thanks for that recommendation, too!










