Description

Title: The Chequered Flag: 100 Years of Motor Racing
Author/Publisher: Ivan Rendall
Publication Year: 1993
Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket, presented in a large-format picture book style

The Chequered Flag" is a complete record of the world's most popular sport at the top level. The author gives a year by year narrative account of motor racing from the first road race run in France in 1894 to the present. Charting the astonishing technical development of the racing car over the last 100 years, and of the sport itself from road racing to organized sport, and the divergent strands on either side of the Atlantic, he discusses the drivers, the cars, the designers, the impresarios, and the overriding importance and influence of commercialism. The book has an extensive cross-referencing system for easy access of information, a photograph of every winning type of car, every World Champion and every American Champion and detailed results tables for every year.

Synopsis

Ivan Rendall's 'The Chequered Flag' offers a compelling non-fiction historical survey of motor racing, spanning its first century of existence. Published in 1993, this volume delves into the exhilarating world of competitive automotive sport, tailored for an adult audience.

The book meticulously charts the sport's evolution from its nascent stages in 1894 through to the early 1990s. It chronicles both the astonishing technical advancements of the racing car and the sport's transformation from informal road races to a highly organised global spectacle.

• A Comprehensive Historical Narrative: The book provides a year-by-year account of motor racing's pivotal events and developments, beginning with the inaugural French road race in 1894 and progressing chronologically through 100 years of the sport.
• Technical Evolution of Racing Cars: Readers are taken on a journey through the profound technical innovations that shaped racing vehicles over a century, illustrating how design and engineering propelled the sport forward.
• The Sport's Maturation: Beyond the machines, Rendall explores the professionalisation of motor racing, detailing its transition from early, often perilous, road competitions to the structured and sophisticated events seen today.
• Rich Visual Documentation: As a large-format picture book, it is undoubtedly replete with photographic documentation, offering a vivid visual history to complement the detailed narrative.

This volume is an essential addition for enthusiasts of motor sports history, automotive engineering, and anyone fascinated by the relentless pursuit of speed and technological excellence over a hundred years of racing.

Condition

This item has been professionally inspected and is in Very Good condition. Please refer to the photographs for detailed visual assessment.

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