Posts tagged Racing

In motor Racing, Adrain Newey's name ranks among the greats. He is not one for the cameras of a race weekend, but his autobiography is wonderfully engaging, funny and honest. From building Lotus kit cars with his dad through to 10 World Championships with three teams, Newey's tale is fascinating. He takes us through the highs and terrible lows of his life and career, framing it all against the cars we have watched going round in circles for all these years. How to Build a Car is essential reading for any racing fan.

Books, ReviewsMatthew Bone7 November 2017Adrian Newey, Newey, Hot To Build A Car, F1, Review, Book, Book Review, Autobiography, Racing, Motor Racing, Formula 1, Red Bull, Williams, McLaren, MemoryComment

The 24 Hour War

A look back on the epic battle between Ford and Ferrari in the late 1960's at Le Mans. The 24 Hour War recounts the troubled birth of the legendary Ford GT40 and the lengths the Ford Motor Company went to to beat the world over the course of a day. While a solid racing documentary, the focus is disingenuous and Amerocentric, which does a disservice the international racers that made the GT40 what it was.