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At 73 years old, Simon Gandolfi sets off from Veracruz on the Gulf of Mexico to embark on a five and a half month journey culminating at 'the end of the world', Ushuaia in Tierra del Fuego. For Simon this is a journey of discovery. Leaving behind the safety and sanctuary of friends and family, he is truly alone but along the way he meets and talks with rich and poor, old and young, officials and professionals, agricultural and industrial workers.

Author Dion von Moltke, has become the preeminent coach in car racing after he retired from professional racing. He founded Blayze Coaching that has gone on to coach more than 3,000 grassroots racers. Dion amassed a coaching team that includes the likes of two-time IndyCar Champion Josef Newgarden, Two-Time Rolex at Daytona 24 Hour Winner Ricky Taylor, IndyCar Podium Finisher, Oliver Askew, and more.

BBC F1 presenter and Drive to Survive expert Jennie Gow covers the key concepts, drivers, teams, tech and rules in an easy, bitesize format. This book is packed with Jennie's unique insights, anecdotes and plenty of trivia. Whether you’re new F1 and keen to learn more or a veteran supporter looking to brush up on facts, there’s something for everyone in this entertaining guide to racing in the fast lane.

Midway between the satire of Spinal Tap and the pathos of American Beauty lies the schizophrenic state of mind known as hog fever. On the surface this is the story of a man, a motorcycle, and a teetering bank balance. But lurking beneath, occasionally visible like threads through faded denim, is the story of a man in search of freedom - or at least a last stab at it.

An iconic piece of design and style–and a gold standard in motorcycle engineering–the Triumph has roved through the twentieth century, making its mark in hearts and minds. Founded in Coventry in1885, Triumph Engineering had humble beginnings, importing bicycles and sewing machines. Little did anyone know that in the coming years the company would birth an historic series of motorcycles that have lit up the arenas of racing, popular culture and even warfare for well over a century.

‘You don’t get to be six-time British Superbike Champion without having talent and desire’ – Wayne Rainey, Three-time 500CC World Champion. Shane ‘Shakey’ Byrne knows what it is like to live on the edge. The most successful rider in British Superbike history, he is the only person to...

Michael Schumacher was de eerste zevenvoudig wereldkampioen Formule 1 en is nog altijd houder van een aantal imposante records in de autosport. Dit boek vertelt het leven van een Formule 1-legende, vanaf zijn eerste meters in een kart tot zijn beginjaren als autocoureur en zijn negentien succesvolle én minder gelukkige jaren in de F1. Hij was van 1991 tot en met 2006 en van 2010 tot en met 2012 actief in de F1. Met zijn professionele aanpak, ijzeren trainingsdiscipline en totale toewijding heeft hij een nieuwe standaard gezet voor coureurs.

All her life, Auren Vale wanted one thing—to be the first Omega to race in Formula One. But when her designation ruins everything, she's blacklisted from the sport she lives for. No pack. No sponsor. No chance. Now, she burns rubber online, dominating sim-racing leaderboards and unleashing her fury on trash-talking Alphas—especially one smug rival who always gives as good as he gets.

In 1992, when Michael Rutter was just 20 years old, he followed in his dad’s footsteps and began a career as a professional motorcycle racer. He has been racing ever since. This is his story of highs and lows, survival, luck, and persistence, set against the raw, infectious atmosphere of the racing paddock.

Who won the first Daytona 500? Fans still debate whether it was midwestern champion Johnny Beauchamp, declared the victor at the finish line, or longtime NASCAR driver Lee Petty, declared the official winner a few days after the race. Author John Havick interviewed scores of people, analyzed film of the race, and pored over newspaper accounts of the event. He uses this information and his deep knowledge of the sport as it worked then to determine what probably happened. But he also tells a much bigger story.

What’s it like to race across the blacktop of the nation’s most famous track? How does it feel to smash into a concrete wall while going over 200 miles per hour? This exciting, humorous, and poignant collection of tales takes listeners inside the most exciting race in America. Tales from the Indianapolis 500 captures horrific collisions and sweet victories from drivers past and present.

From Pulitzer prize-winning journalist Eric Moskowitz comes the riveting story of the first true coast-to-coast automobile race in U.S. history, a fast-paced tale of the gritty and determined drivers who braved hostile terrain, mechanical failure, and, shockingly, sabotage, to take home the gold...

Michael Schumacher - ein Leben auf der Überholspur. Siebenfacher Formel-1-Weltmeister und Aushängeschild der Autofahrernation. Michael, der Superdeutsche. Diszipliniert, detailverliebt, fleißig, tapfer, ehrlich. Vor 30 Jahren, am 25. August 1991 startete Michael Schumacher seine Formel-1 Karriere in Belgien. Vermutlich kam der Jordan Deal nur durch eine kleine Schummelei seines Managers Willi Weber zustande. Weber versicherte Teamchef Eddi Jordan, Michael kennen den anspruchsvollen Kurs von Spa-Francorchamps aufgrund seiner Nähe zu Kerpen sehr gut. Dem war aber nicht so.

Step inside the garage of Red Bull Racing, Formula's One's most electrifying team, for the 2025 season - a year of pressure, chaos and more dramatic twists and turns than the street circuit of Monte Carlo. And a season that went down to the wire. Through the eyes of embedded journalist, F1 expert Matt Majendie, this book captures the raw intensity of a season defined by incredible action both on and off the track. Can four-time World Champion, the world's fastest man, Max Verstappen, retain his title amid the onslaught from the devastatingly quick McLaren's of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri?

Von den schlammigen Gleisen von Ausstellungen im Hinterland bis hin zu den hellen Lichtern ausverkaufter Stadien nimmt Crushing It die Leser mit auf eine spannende Reise durch die Ursprünge, die Entwicklung und die kulturellen Auswirkungen von Monster Trucks und Monster Jam. Mit legendären Fahrzeugen wie Bigfoot und Grave Digger, Einblicken hinter die Kulissen und Geschichten aus der Box ist dieser Band mit 292 Kapiteln der ultimative Leitfaden für den lautesten Motorsport der Welt.

A thrilling illustrated history of Formula 1 racing, from its fascinating origins and inner workings to the top drivers of the twentieth century and today, by a celebrated motorsports broadcaster and star of Formula 1: Drive to Survive “A valuable and welcome addition to the library of any...

Lemyr acompanhou toda a carreira de Senna, desde sua estreia no kart, tornando-se confidente do piloto enquanto ele morava na Europa. Pela primeira vez, revela história de bastidores das corridas, das negociações com as escuderias, da vida pessoal do piloto. Trata-se do mais completo audiolivro sobre a carreira e a vida do tricampeão de Fórmula 1.

Are you ready to take your motorcycle riding skills to the next level? Whether you're a seasoned rider or just starting your journey on two wheels, "Mastering the Road" by Simon Hayes is your ultimate guide to becoming an advanced motorcycle rider. With a step-by-step approach and a wealth of expert knowledge, this book is designed to transform your riding experience and elevate your skills to new heights.

In NASCAR, as in life, the difference between winning and losing often comes down to being in the right place at the right time and making the most of every opportunity. Nobody understands that better than Dave Alpern. Dave started his career as an unpaid intern selling T-shirts for the newly formed Joe Gibbs Racing team. Nearly three decades later, he’s now the president of JGR, a multimillion-dollar elite, record-setting racing team with more than 500 employees. In Taking the Lead, Dave shares the wisdom he’s learned along the way.

In diesem Hörbuch erfahren Sie alles Wissenswerte über Michael Schumacher. Seine größten Erfolge feierte er im Ferrari-Rennstall, für den er von 1996 - 2006 fünf Mal in Folge die Weltmeisterschaft einfährt. Er zählt nicht nur zu den erfolgreichsten Formel-1-Piloten der Geschichte. Er bleibt auch ein Held für alle Ferrari-Fans.