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This is one of the greatest stories ever told – a century of men and machines pitted against each other, death riding at their elbow, risking everything to win. In this action-packed volume, now available in paperback, Christopher Hilton celebrates 100 years of Grand Prix motor racing, from the first race in June 1906, when horses towed the new-fangled cars to the grid, to the awesome technology of today. It will fascinate both the race fan and general readers, spreading the human story before them like a feast.
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Grand Prix Century. The first 100 Years of the World's Most Glamorous and Dangerous Sport, Christopher Hilton
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- Released
- 2005
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- Title
- Grand Prix Century. The first 100 Years of the World's Most Glamorous and Dangerous Sport
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Christopher Hilton
- Publisher
- Haynes
- Released
- 2005
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 464
- ISBN10
- 1844259838
- ISBN13
- 9781844259830
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Historical Themes, History, Technology & Engineering, Sports, Other History, Sport & Outdoor, Cars & Transportation, Automotive
- Rating
- 4 out of 5
- Description
- This is one of the greatest stories ever told – a century of men and machines pitted against each other, death riding at their elbow, risking everything to win. In this action-packed volume, now available in paperback, Christopher Hilton celebrates 100 years of Grand Prix motor racing, from the first race in June 1906, when horses towed the new-fangled cars to the grid, to the awesome technology of today. It will fascinate both the race fan and general readers, spreading the human story before them like a feast.