Motor Racing at Thruxton in the 1980s
Published on 15. March 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
96 pages
978-1-84584-369-4 (ISBN)
Description
Thruxton has been described as "the UK's Speedbowl." The circuit is home to the prestigious British Automobile Racing Club, and during the period covered by this book the author was editor of the club's magazine. As a result, he was able to get behind the scenes at many of the events, including F2, British Touring Cars, Aurora AFX F1, and club races.
In the 1980s Thruxton featured in the early careers of many Formula One drivers, and the book records the early performances of such luminaries as Ayrton Senna, Nigel Mansell, Damon Hill, Derek Warwick, Alan McNish, Mike Thackwell, Mika Hakkinen, and many more. Featuring many previously unpublished photographs from the author's personal collection, this is an insightful account of racing at one of the fastest motor racing circuits in the UK.
In the 1980s Thruxton featured in the early careers of many Formula One drivers, and the book records the early performances of such luminaries as Ayrton Senna, Nigel Mansell, Damon Hill, Derek Warwick, Alan McNish, Mike Thackwell, Mika Hakkinen, and many more. Featuring many previously unpublished photographs from the author's personal collection, this is an insightful account of racing at one of the fastest motor racing circuits in the UK.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
David & Charles
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 211 mm
Width: 193 mm
Thickness: 5 mm
Weight
298 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84584-369-4 (9781845843694)
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Bruce Grant-Braham
Motor Racing at Thruxton in the 1980s
E-Book
03/2022
Princeton University Press
€11.49
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Person
A member of the Guild of Motoring Writers, Bruce has followed motor racing at his local circuit of Thruxton for more than 40 years. Bruce was originally an official at the circuit before becoming a photojournalist.
Throughout the 1980s, Bruce contributed to the BARC's Thruxton race programmes, before becoming editor of the club's BARC News (now Startline). He continues to contribute to this publication, specialising in Thruxton events. Bruce's photographs and articles have appeared in motorsport magazines worldwide.
Throughout the 1980s, Bruce contributed to the BARC's Thruxton race programmes, before becoming editor of the club's BARC News (now Startline). He continues to contribute to this publication, specialising in Thruxton events. Bruce's photographs and articles have appeared in motorsport magazines worldwide.