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Variable Valve Timings

Memoirs of a Car Tragic

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Variable Valve Timings

By: Chris Harris
Narrated by: Chris Harris
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Tyre destruction, power slides and continuous drooling

Chris Harris has driven more cars than most people could ever dream of. His vast knowledge is legendary. He calls it 'unhinged geekery'. But we call it infectious enthusiasm, adrenaline-fueled escapism and peerless journalistic rigour and integrity.

And then there are his famous skills at the wheel, from city cars to rally cars, F1 to vintage, not forgetting the Guinness World Record 3.4km sideways in an electric car.

And now for the first time, Harris is going all out with that unhinged geekery, and takes us down the road of his life-long adventure with the automobile - from the Scalextric track to the Nürburgring 24 Hour, via his own formative low-powered Somerset version of The Dukes of Hazard.

A highly individual, petrol-soaked life story that's all down to variable valve timings.

©2023 Chris Harris (P)2023 Penguin Audio Engineering Motor Sports Sports Memoir
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I loved his narration, felt more like a friend giving you a rundown of the years past

His honesty and transparency

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Chris has a beautiful way with words. His passion is implicit in every word he writes, and there is a level of honesty and genuineness in his writing which is refreshing. I'm glad people like Chris exist, passion is a beautiful thing and I'm glad he shares his with the world. I would recommend this book to anyone, not just car nerds :)

Passion and Honesty

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absolutely loved it. Any car enthusiasts would love this, especially good with Chris narrating. It was honest, funny, heart breaking, educational, crest and corner and ups and downs of his life to date. I enjoyed it and I can say that of similar vintage to Chris, he has taught me a great deal about cars since I first read his articles. Thank you Chris.

like scenic route through life and th road

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This is a fun, car lovers storyline, of how Chris Harris came to where he is today. I really recommend this

Car lovers journey!

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Chris is a genuine person and his life and career is interesting. Loved the insight to where his passion for cars came from and enjoyed every bit. The love of cars, mates and in influence of our parents. Thanks for making this, it made my week and I’ve always loved your videos. Cheers mate.

Funny, interesting and insightful. Loved it.

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