Dave Molyneux is one of the most prolific and determined sidecar racers in British history. His racing career has spanned an incredible thirty-one years. He has dominated the sidecar class at the Isle of Man TT, one of the most demanding road races in the world, with an exceptional tally of 14 wins, making him the most successful sidecar competitor in the history of the event. He has competed in British and European championships, Grand Prix and other races. This book tells, in his own words, his remarkable story. It describes his victories and defeats, the accidents and the other setbacks he has overcome, and reveals what makes him such an accomplished engineer as well as a racer. Dave Molyneux is the most successful sidecar racer in the history of the TT with 14 wins. He holds the race record for the Sidecar TT at 58 minutes and 59.28 seconds, an average race speed of 115.132 mph over 3 laps, achieved in 2009. As well as dominating the event as a competitor, he has established an exceptional reputation as a sidecar designer and constructor and as a sometimes outspoken commentator on the sport.
Dave Molyneux is one of the most prolific and determined sidecar racers in British history. His racing career has spanned an incredible thirty-one years. He has dominated the sidecar class at the Isle of Man TT, one of the most demanding road races in the world, with an exceptional tally of 14 wins, making him the most successful sidecar competitor in the history of the event. He has competed in British and European championships, Grand Prix and other races. This book tells, in his own words, his remarkable story. It describes his victories and defeats, the accidents and the other setbacks he has overcome, and reveals what makes him such an accomplished engineer as well as a racer. Dave Molyneux is the most successful sidecar racer in the history of the TT with 14 wins. He holds the race record for the Sidecar TT at 58 minutes and 59.28 seconds, an average race speed of 115.132 mph over 3 laps, achieved in 2009. As well as dominating the event as a competitor, he has established an exceptional reputation as a sidecar designer and constructor and as a sometimes outspoken commentator on the sport.
The president of Joe Gibbs Racing—the winningest team in NASCAR history—shares the secrets of succeeding in business and in life. In NASCAR, as in life, the difference between winning and losing often comes down to being in the right place at the right time and making the most of every opportunity. Nobody understands that better than Dave Alpern. Dave started his career as an unpaid intern selling T-shirts for the newly formed Joe Gibbs Racing team. Nearly three decades later, he’s now the president of JGR, a multimillion-dollar elite, record-setting racing team with more than 500 employees. In Taking the Lead, Dave shares the wisdom he’s learned along the way: key principles that will equip you with what you need to rise to the top and succeed with integrity and purpose—whatever team you’re on.
The rocky of cycling! In this stunning novel the Tour de France serves as the perfect backdrop for a celebration of what is truly great about being human. The triumph leaves readers breathless.
Bruce McLaren's performances as a F1, endurance, and Can-Am driver were almost always impressive. But it was the New Zealander's career as an innovative carbuilder which forever etched the McLaren name in the annals of motorsport. This photohistory examines McLaren's legendary endurance and Can-Am racers beginning with the formation of Bruce McLaren Racing Limited in 1963, continuing through his death at Goodwood in 1970, and finishing with the completion of the Can-Am series in 1974. Splendid photography gives readers views of the cars under construction and in action, and candid glimpses of Bruce McLaren and other personalities associated with the organization, including long-time teammate Denis Hulme. Dave Friedman is a prolific motorsport photographer and historian. His recent MBI titles include Lola: Can-Am & Endurance Race Cars and Pro Sports Car Racing in America 1958-1974. He lives in Newport Beach, California.
Open-wheel hero Dave Darland is the emodiment of the grassroots racing American Dream. A small-town boy with big-time talent, he has driven Sprint Cars, Midgets, and Silver Crown machines to hundreds of victories, from his native Indiana west to California and east to Pennsylvania. Strap in a ride along through an incredible racing life, from Darland's humble roots to his current position as on of short-track racing's most popular drivers. Here comes the push truck. Hang on!"-- P. [4] of cover.
Ken Miles is one of the most famous sports car racers in history, and his time at Shelby American was the pinnacle of his career. Ride shotgun with Ken Miles through the twists and turns of Sebring, Laguna Seca, Riverside, and Le Mans as seen through the lens of Shelby American photographer Dave Friedman! The hiring of Ken Miles by Carroll Shelby in February 1963 initiated arguably the greatest pairing of driver/owner partnerships in the history of motorsports. Not only did Shelby hire Competition Manager Ken Miles as an accomplished road racer but also Miles brought professionalism, innovation, and a keen attribute of being able to surround himself with budding, talented individuals. The list of race cars that Ken piloted at Shelby American is nearly unrivaled: the Shelby 289 Cobra, 390 Cobra, 427 Cobra, King Cobra, Shelby Daytona, Mustang GT350R, and Ford GT. Ken dominated the 1964 United States Road Racing Championship (USRRC) racing season by winning 8 of 10 races to secure the Manufacturers’ Championship. However, it was at Le Mans where Ken Miles became a worldwide household name. The robbery that was the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans is laid out in excruciatingly accurate detail as Ford royalty Carroll Shelby, Carroll Smith, Homer Perry, Leo Beebe, Charlie Agapiou, Bob Negstad, Carroll Smith, and Peter Miles recall the race and the tragedy that followed two months later. Recapture Ken Miles’s career as told by esteemed Shelby American photographer Dave Friedman in this firsthand account titled Ken Miles: The Shelby American Years!
An autobiography of Rex Robbins, influential founder of the American Speed Association. ASA remains one of the most important stock car series in the history of auto racing.
Dave Perry's 100 Best Racing Rules Quizzes is designed to highlight specific aspects of the racing rules in an enjoyable format designed to help you become more familiar with The Racing Rules of Sailing. Increase your knowledge of the rules and your racing will improve dramatically as you gain greater confidence making tactical decisions and maneuvering in close quarters. Dave Perry, author of Understanding the Racing Rules of Sailing and Winning in One-Designs, is an All-American Sailor and champion racer, coach, and teacher as well as a US SAILING Senior Certified Judge and member of the U.S. Appeals Committee. Book jacket.
In The Riders, photographer and author Henry von Wartenberg (Art of BMW Motorcycles) documents motorcycle culture around the world with stunning images created in more than 30 countries over the past 20 years.
Jim Hall's Chaparrals were among the most successful and innovative sport racers of the 1960s. Although Hall's racing career began in the 1950s and included a few Formula 1 races, it was with Chaparral sport racers that he and his partner, Hap Sharp, gained their greatest fame. This book is a photohistory focusing on Chaparral from Hall's earliest days as a racer through 1970, the last year that Chaparral campaigned the Can-Am series. In addition to Dave Friedman's behind-the-scenes photography from that era, the book also includes extensive quotes and insights from Hall and several of his drivers, including Roger Penske, Phil Hill, Sam Posey, and others.
A full-colour guide to electric radio control Off-road vehicles (1/10 and 1/8 scale). It contains everything you need to know from basic how-to guides to advanced techniques used by world champions. Everything you need to drive faster is in this book whether you're a beginner, club racer or pro driver. Step-by-step guides to reducing your lap times, advice for every setup option, checklists, and more. Written with the support of IFMAR World Champions Bruno Coelho (2-time 4WD winner) and Billy Easton (2WD winner). Includes Tech Talks by Ray Munday (Australian 2WD & 4WD Champion). Also available as an eBook.
A complete guide to 1/10 scale electric radio control Touring Cars, with everything you need to know from basic how-to guides to advanced techniques used by world champions. Everything you need to drive faster is in this book. Driving faster is a process: Determine the fastest racing lines around a particular track - we show you how Changing the setup of your car so it is easy to drive those lines quickly - comprehensive advice Practising driving those lines - most effective use of practice time We provide you with the information you need to fast track your success, whether racing or bashing. Whether you're a beginner, club racer or pro driver, this essential addition to your pit space is packed full of information which will give you the edge, in an easy to read format with examples: Step-by-step guides Advice for every setup option Checklists Troubleshooting Case studies Quick reference material Pro tips from IFMAR world champions
Dave Richardson bought his first motorcycle at 14. He wasn't much of a racer but wanted motorcycles to be his life. After a few odd jobs, he became a partner in newly-forming Moto International, and in no time, was thrust into running it. "It's a motorcycle shop. How hard can it be?" How hard indeed? Dave thought the hard part would be attracting customers. He never dreamed of the unexpected challenges. In these pages, the author of Guzziology tells the surprising story of dealing with banks, motorcycle manufacturers and distributors, defense contractors, finance companies, the public, and the EPA. He tells of fixing problems ignored by manufacturers, advocating for improvements in bikes, and trying to get distributors to fix customer's bikes. His career in motorcycle shops spanned 34 years, representing at various times Aprilia, Cagiva, Ducati, Husqvarna, Hyosung, KTM, Laverda, MuZ, and Ural. But always, Moto Guzzi.
Chris Economaki is the world's best-known reporter of the auto racing scene. No man, with either the written or electronic word, has had an effect on auto racing like Economaki. ... Now, Economaki tells the story of the sport from the perspective of the man who was there to see it all."--Back cover.
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