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The Lost Generation David Tremayne

The Lost Generation By David Tremayne

The Lost Generation by David Tremayne

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Summary

The 1970s was a great decade for British racing drivers, but it was also the era in which the nation lost a generation of brilliant young drivers - Roger Williamson, Tony Brise and Tom Pryce - in tragic accidents. All had the potential to be World Champions. With access to their families, friends and race colleagues, this book tells their stories.

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The Lost Generation: The Tragically Short Lives of 1970s British F1 Drivers Roger Williamson, Tony Brise and Tom Pryce by David Tremayne

The 1970s was a great decade for British racing drivers, but it was also the era in which the nation lost a generation of brilliant young drivers - Roger Williamson, Tony Brise and Tom Pryce - in tragic accidents. All had the potential to be World Champions. With access to their families, friends and race colleagues, David Tremayne tells their full stories for the first time. It makes for poignant but uplifting reading.

The Lost Generation Reviews

Octane (UK), November 2006 You don't need an interest in motor racing to be gripped by this intensely moving and very personal work. New Zealand Classic Car, December 2006 Exceptionally good ... Evocative. It's written as a lasting testament to the lives and careers of these three almost forgotten racers, and Tremayne has accomplished his goal with marvelous style - it's one of the best motoring books of the year. New Zealand Classic Car, December 2006 Exceptionally good ... Evocative. It's written as a lasting testament to the lives and careers of these three almost forgotten racers, and Tremayne has accomplished his goal with marvelous style - it's one of the best motoring books of the year. New Zealand Classic Car, December 2006 Exceptionally good ... Evocative. It's written as a lasting testament to the lives and careers of these three almost forgotten racers, and Tremayne has accomplished his goal with marvelous style - it's one of the best motoring books of the year. Octane (UK), November 2006 You don't need an interest in motor racing to be gripped by this intensely moving and very personal work. New Zealand Classic Car, December 2006 Exceptionally good Evocative. It s written as a lasting testament to the lives and careers of these three almost forgotten racers, and Tremayne has accomplished his goal with marvelous style it s one of the best motoring books of the year. Octane (UK), November 2006 You don t need an interest in motor racing to be gripped by this intensely moving and very personal work. New Zealand Classic Car, December 2006 Exceptionally good ... Evocative. It's written as a lasting testament to the lives and careers of these three almost forgotten racers, and Tremayne has accomplished his goal with marvelous style - it's one of the best motoring books of the year. Octane (UK), November 2006 You don't need an interest in motor racing to be gripped by this intensely moving and very personal work. New Zealand Classic Car, December 2006 Exceptionally good ... Evocative. It' s written as a lasting testament to the lives and careers of these three almost forgotten racers, and Tremayne has accomplished his goal with marvelous style - it' s one of the best motoring books of the year. Octane (UK), November 2006 You don' t need an interest in motor racing to be gripped by this intensely moving and very personal work. New Zealand Classic Car, December 2006 Exceptionally good ... Evocative. It's written as a lasting testament to the lives and careers of these three almost forgotten racers, and Tremayne has accomplished his goal with marvelous style - it's one of the best motoring books of the year. Octane (UK), November 2006 You don't need an interest in motor racing to be gripped by this intensely moving and very personal work.

About David Tremayne

David Tremayne, motor racing correspondent for The Independent, has written a number of well-received titles for Haynes including The Science of Formula 1 Design and Rubens Barrichello: In the wheeltracks of Senna. He lives in London.

Table of Contents

Roger Williamson, was killed at Zandvoort in 1973, driving an STP March for Tom Wheatcroft: 'Nobody could take his place in my heart' - Tom Wheatcroft. Tony Brise, driving for Graham Hill's Embassy team, was killed in 1975 when Hill's plane crashed: 'He would have been a force to be reckoned with, no question' - Mario Andretti. Tom Pryce, a Shadow driver, was killed in 1977 at Kyalami: 'He had the same sort of car control as Jochen Rindt' - Alan Rees. 'Those three were far more committed and talented than James Hunt' - Trevor Foster.

Additional information

GOR013473206
9781844252053
1844252051
The Lost Generation: The Tragically Short Lives of 1970s British F1 Drivers Roger Williamson, Tony Brise and Tom Pryce by David Tremayne
David Tremayne
Used - Like New
Hardback
J H Haynes & Co Ltd
20060824
264
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The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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