Chequered Flag

This book provides a comprehensive history of international motor racing with extensive colour illustrations. Each chapter covers the history of racing year- by-year, from its birth in Frnce in 1894 up to the nineties. Ivan Rendell coversthe technical details of the racing car, the history of races such as Targa Florio and the Indionapolis 500,and conveys the thrill of high speed racing.