Motor Racing: The Australian Way
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Yellowed
Few sports capture the raw thrill of speed and daring quite like motor racing, and nowhere was that spirit more fiercely lived than on the sun-scorched circuits of Australia. Motor Racing: The Australian Way, edited by Bryan Hanrahan, is a landmark anthology that chronicles the lives and careers of the nation's most celebrated racing legends — from the world-championship pedigree of Jack Brabham and the tenacious brilliance of Allan Moffat, to the grit of Pete Geoghegan, Colin Bond, Bob Jane, Phil Irving, Garrie Cooper, John Harvey, Bob Waasdorp, and Frank Matich, among others. Through a rich tapestry of first-hand accounts, expert analysis, and vivid race-by-race detail, the book presents Australian motorsport not merely as a pastime, but as a cultural institution forged from ambition, ingenuity, and a uniquely antipodean fighting spirit. Beyond the roar of engines and the smell of burnt rubber, this collection argues that Australian motor racing produced world-class talent against all odds — competing on the global stage with limited resources but boundless determination. Hanrahan's editorial hand gives the book a cohesive voice, weaving together diverse perspectives into a singular, authoritative narrative that pays homage to the men who shaped a national motorsport identity. Whether you are a seasoned racing aficionado or a curious newcomer to the sport, this volume will leave you wondering just how many more extraordinary stories still lie waiting in the dust of the back straight.
Author: Bryan Hanrahan
Format: Hardback
Genre: Sport & fitness
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Yellowed
Few sports capture the raw thrill of speed and daring quite like motor racing, and nowhere was that spirit more fiercely lived than on the sun-scorched circuits of Australia. Motor Racing: The Australian Way, edited by Bryan Hanrahan, is a landmark anthology that chronicles the lives and careers of the nation's most celebrated racing legends — from the world-championship pedigree of Jack Brabham and the tenacious brilliance of Allan Moffat, to the grit of Pete Geoghegan, Colin Bond, Bob Jane, Phil Irving, Garrie Cooper, John Harvey, Bob Waasdorp, and Frank Matich, among others. Through a rich tapestry of first-hand accounts, expert analysis, and vivid race-by-race detail, the book presents Australian motorsport not merely as a pastime, but as a cultural institution forged from ambition, ingenuity, and a uniquely antipodean fighting spirit. Beyond the roar of engines and the smell of burnt rubber, this collection argues that Australian motor racing produced world-class talent against all odds — competing on the global stage with limited resources but boundless determination. Hanrahan's editorial hand gives the book a cohesive voice, weaving together diverse perspectives into a singular, authoritative narrative that pays homage to the men who shaped a national motorsport identity. Whether you are a seasoned racing aficionado or a curious newcomer to the sport, this volume will leave you wondering just how many more extraordinary stories still lie waiting in the dust of the back straight.