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  1. kevinmosleyI

    kevinmosleyI Karting

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    #1 kevinmosleyI, Jan 12, 2010
    Well, in my Language Arts class we were assigned a book report. It is supposed to be "wisely chosen" in order for us to gain the knowledge we need to help us along our chosen career path. I figure racing is somewhere in my future, so I'd like to find a biography/autobiography of a racer. I know there are several threads on books about racers, and several threads about biographies/autobiographies, but I searched and couldn't find anything very useful. The book doesn't need to be about a Ferrari driver, but it wouldn't hurt! :D I'm looking forward to any suggestions!! -kevin
     
  2. Miltonian

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    #2 Miltonian, Jan 12, 2010
    Find one of the books about Mark Donohue. This covers many different types of racing, as both a driver and a development engineer, from Trans Am, to Can Am, to F5000, to Indy Cars, to Prototypes, to Formula One. There is a Ferrari connection, of course, with the 512 prototype.
     
  3. Gatorrari

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    #3 Gatorrari, Jan 12, 2010
    Niki Lauda wrote several autobiographies, including one called "My Years With Ferrari". I don't know if any of these are currently in print, however.
     
  4. Jack-the-lad

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    #4 Jack-the-lad, Jan 12, 2010
    "Phil Hill, Yankee Champion" by William F. Nolan

    "Ferrari" by Richard Williams

    "The Man Who Supercharged Bond" by Paul Kenny

    "Bugatti Queen" by Melinda Seymour

    "Mon Ami Mate" by Chris Nixon

    That should keep you busy for a weekend.....

    Jack
     
  5. spirot

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    #5 spirot, Jan 12, 2010
    Jackie Stewart wrote a new book last year called "Winning is not enough" very good book. he also had a book called "Faster" back in the 70's. both are excellent.
     
  6. the_stig

    the_stig F1 Rookie

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    #6 the_stig, Jan 12, 2010
    I used to read driver bios pretty avidly. Stewart and Lauda were 2 of the best from memory. Lauda's "To Hell and Back" in particular.
     
  7. kevinmosleyI

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    #7 kevinmosleyI, Jan 16, 2010
    Thanks for all of the great recommendations, guys! I'll check out each book! -kevin
     
  8. BigTex

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    #8 BigTex, Jan 17, 2010
    "Touch Wood" Duncan Hamilton.......LeMans winner back when champagne DURING the race was acceptable!

    "All Arms and Elbows".....Innes Ireland

    and the big book on Rob Walker, recapping his years of 250SWB and team ownership and Sir Sterling Moss, I forget the title, it's pretty hard to find now, tho.....
     
  9. greyboxer

    greyboxer F1 World Champ

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    #9 greyboxer, Jan 17, 2010
    Success isn't everything : Perry McCarthy Flat Out Flat Broke
     
  10. technom3

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    #10 technom3, Jan 17, 2010
    im reading peter brocks book on ferrari... its pretty good, but I am on page 14. LOL
     

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