Racing Books

For those who have recently become interested in Porsche cars & their history, this book should be read to understand how their products & fame evolved over the years. In the early days, Huschke von Hanstein literally "put them on the map" with his press releases & dedicated innovative efforts to gain deserved attention for a fledgling Porsche KG.

For the many automotive enthusiasts who are knowledgeable in any degree about the history of Porsche, this book is an absolute "must-have". In contrast to some others, this book is packed with incredible photos, never published before to my knowledge. The photo of Damon Hill with "others" is wonderful ! The copy is a joy to read, detailed, accurate, & factual. It is full of trivia tid-bits, which will delight all readers. The English translation deserves special commendation.

There is no hype or fluff in this book. The comments & reminiscences are by the very best. The Huschke & Ursula charm, courtesy, & attention is shared by all who knew them.

Incidentally, this book is a bargain at twice the price.

a brilliant brilliant brilliant brilliant book about american drag racing. love it

If there's even an ounce of salt water in your blood, Jourdanes inside look at the grueling Whitbread Round the World Race will make your heart beat faster and your spine tingle. I started reading the book one evening, and found that I couldn't put it down until I finished it in the wee hours of the morning. Chris Caswell Senior Editor, Yachting Magazine

Thanks for the quick delivery. The book arrived well within the time stated. The topics are for an older age group than I had thought, so I have enjoyed it - and put it away for the grandchildren to be more discerning.

As a second grade teacher, I have been teaching my classes about the Iditarod Race for many years. Until recently, it has been difficult to find support for this wonderful unit of study. Shelley Gill has done a fabulous job of showing how this exciting race is the best example of integrated curriculum to be found. She covers ideas for all disciplines of study from mapping skills to science projects. She has captured the heart of the race and understands why teachers choose to teach the Iditarod. Her book will fill your classroom with wonderful hands-on ideas that are great fun to use and enrich the children's understanding of this exciting race.

Pictures and text bring to life the early years, growth and maturing of racing. Few books offer the quality mix of photos and words. Hunter and Pearce have done a great job. Entertaining and informative coffee table-sized book. I'm glad I bought it. Looking forward to more books along this line.

This is a charming book with beautiful illustrations. It is a story of the childhood of Miss Ima Hogg, a beloved Texas philanthropist. This book will appeal to all children of reading age, and their parents. I look forward to more books from Margaret Mc Manis, who is sure to become a favorite children's author.

Samuel Abt has written a book about the world of professional cycling that no-one has been able to come even close to. Lance Armstrong's book "Its not About the Bike" is not even in the same literary universe as "In High Gear" (no disrespect to Mr. Armstrong). Abt has written a number of books about professional cycling but this one is his best.
The author is not only and excellent sports writer but an excellent writer in general. I've read this book five times and in the years to come I can see myself reading it another five times . Everty time that I've read the book it generates the same level of enthusiasm in me.
The book captures the drama that is professional cycling. The book culminates with the 1988 Tour De France and has a section on the 1989 Tour. Excellent portraits of the individuals that make up the world of cycling (riders and non-riders).

The review printed by Amazon that accompanies the advert for the book is clearly written by someone who has never worked in the amateur sports arena as Dave did. There are many of us who work as paid staff or as a professional/volunteer (someone who does not get paid but is expected to perform as if he/she did and maintain another career and family life at the same time)in a similar role to that of Dave with members of a Governing Body whose motives are either self preservation because it looks good on a CV or who, in spite of their considerable talents, spend their time fighting for their personal little issues or simply micro-manage. The book should be compulsary reading for anyone wanting to join or be elected to a sports NGB or who is simply going through the motions as a Board member.
Fortunately sport is changing, albeit slowly because its 'customers' are more demanding and more enlightened now than 20 years ago - they are less prepared to be seen as somewhere down the pecking order of priorities after the elected officers and in some cases staff too.
For anyone who wants an emotional journey in this amateur sports world which still exists - told in an honest but dramatic way (which makes it easy reading) then this is the book - it is also worthy of re-printing and free distribution in the wider context of organisational change and governance/management issues.

The Indianapolis 500 Yearbooks are a valuable addition to any Indianapolis 500 memorabilia collection. There are various authors such as Donald Davidson and Carl Hungness but all of the authors did an excellent job on these yearbooks. They should be in your collection too.