Silverstone. The Home of British Motor Racing.

Parker, Chas.

ISBN 10: 0857330721 / ISBN 13: 9780857330727

Published by Haynes, Yeovil, Somerset, 2013

About this Item

Dustwrapper, 4to, pp.288. Illustrated. A history of the Northampton motor racing circuit from the first grand prix held there in 1950 up to the present day. Minor creasing to dustwrapper rear cover top edge else a fine copy. Scarce. Heavy book weighing c 1750g when packed, and thus extra postage ( at cost ) will be requested to cover shortfall from default postage quotation for 1000g for UK first class mailing and overseas orders ( 2nd class UK unaffected ). Quote can be given if requested prior to order.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Silverstone. The Home of British Motor Racing.
• Publisher: Haynes, Yeovil, Somerset
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0857330721
• ISBN 13: 9780857330727
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine
• Weight: 1490 grams

About this title

Synopsis

The former wartime airfield at Silverstone is Britain’s most important motor racing circuit and is best known as the home of the British Grand Prix, which was first staged there in 1948. This magnificent book tells Silverstone’s entire history, covering the great races, influential characters and unforgettable events, as well as the evolution of the circuit itself. The book is profusely illustrated, including plenty of rare photographs that have not been published before. Produced with the full assistance of the British Racing Drivers’ Club (BRDC) and Silverstone Circuits, this is the last word on the history of the much-loved ‘home of British motor racing’.

About the Author

Chas Parker is a motorsport writer who started his working life in the field of astronomy, as press officer for the Royal Greenwich Observatory. During this time he obtained a degree in mathematics and physics from the Open University. He has contributed to the Philips Encyclopaedia of Astronomy and Patrick Moore’s Yearbook of Astronomy. His main interest, however, is motor racing, and he spent many years taking photographs at different racing circuits around the UK, amassing a collection of many thousands of color transparencies. For some time he has worked as a sub-editor for Motorsport News, and he also reports on events such as the Goodwood Revival meeting and Festival of Speed.