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cerveloguy

Mar 21, 12 21:11

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If you like auto racing and reading..... Quote | Reply
......then here's cerveloguy's official recommendations on three great books that I've read over the last few months. They're all the kinds of books you don't want to put down until finished if you're a genuine auto racing fan.

1) No Angel (the secret life of Bernie Ecclestone) by Tom Bower

An absolute must read for Formula One fans. By hook or by crook, multi-billionaire and F1 boss has done pretty well for himself for a guy who started out selling used cars with turned back odometers in London's east end.


2) Driving With the Devil by Neal Thompson

The definitive history of NASCAR from its humble down south moon shiner/good ol' boy origins to today's big show. Even if you don't appreciate NASCAR, you will after reading this book.


3) Go Like Hell by A.J. Baime

Traces the Henry Ford II vs Enzo Ferrari battles for LeMans supremacy in the wild and crazy mid 1960's, with a lot of Carroll Shelby and Lee Iacocca, etc references thrown in. Written by a guy who probably wasn't even born then, but a damn good read just the same.


haole

Mar 22, 12 4:32

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Cheers!!!

Ready for 2nd round? Sepang this weekend...


Travis R

Mar 22, 12 5:44

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If you can find it, this was one of the most fun books I've read in a while:

http://www.amazon.com/...Wilbur/dp/B0007E0DR4

Sepang and St. Pete (IndyCar) this weekend - lots to watch while I'm on the trainer!
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