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This colourful and entertaining book, the first comprehensive history of drag racing in the UK, is a must for all fans of this exciting sport. Dramatically illustrated, it traces the roots of drag racing from its UK sprinting and American speed trial and hot-rodding origins in the early 1900s, moving on to the landmark opening of Santa Pod in 1966, through the boom periods of the 1970s and 1980s, and finishing with the sport's rejuvenation in recent years. Meticulously researched, this book features many historic photographs and a wealth of first-hand memories from the leading protagonists.
About the Author
Brian Taylor first saw drag racing at the 1965 Drag Fest at Blackbushe and has been hooked ever since. He commentated at Santa Pod, chaired the British Drag Racing and Hot Rod Association, and is still closely involved in the sport. He lives in Sidmouth, Devon.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
To my knowledge there has only been one other attempt to cover the history of drag racing in the UK and that was another Haynes publication "Drive It" some 30 years ago. We now have this new book and it is excellent. Any book on drag racing has to pay respects to the origins of the sport in the US but here we have a truely British and European take on the sport focusing on some of the more unique cars and styles. This was put together by a real enthusiast who not only writes with expertise but with a true love of the sport. The photos, of the most photogenic of motor sports, are high quality, the side bar memories add to the story. It is leagues better that the earlier book and in my opinion is actually more informative that the NHRA history which is over priced and incomplete. It seems ironic that the visit of Don Garlits in the 60's and 70's is covered here but he doesn't get a mention in the NHRA book.
As you can probably tell I thoroughly enjoyed this book which brought back a lot of memories from my first visits to Santa Pod, Blackbushe and Avon Raceway. I cannot recommend enough, Brian Taylor should be congratulated.
As you can probably tell I thoroughly enjoyed this book which brought back a lot of memories from my first visits to Santa Pod, Blackbushe and Avon Raceway. I cannot recommend enough, Brian Taylor should be congratulated.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
As somebody who has been involved in drag racing since the mid sixty's as a fan, Tech inspector, fueler mechanic, working in the tower. and working as a track maintenance fitter, everything apart from once, driving a race car on the track.
I would like to say how fantastic this book is.
It is written by a totally dedicated drag racing fan.
the photos are some of the best you will ever see in any drag racing book
It also has the iconic photo on page 107 of the Don Garlits V Peter Crane race, resulting in the 5.97 second run by Peter.
I'm not even getting paid for this :-)
Its great, buy it!
Stormy Norm :-)
I would like to say how fantastic this book is.
It is written by a totally dedicated drag racing fan.
the photos are some of the best you will ever see in any drag racing book
It also has the iconic photo on page 107 of the Don Garlits V Peter Crane race, resulting in the 5.97 second run by Peter.
I'm not even getting paid for this :-)
Its great, buy it!
Stormy Norm :-)
Format:Hardcover
I ordered this book recently and was very impressed with the look and layout and just loved viewing all the old photographs. Congratulations to Brian for all the hard work putting this excellent book together and to the many photographers who supplied the pics throughout.
Reminded me of all the people I was glad to call friends when I worked at Santa Pod and also "Sugar Beet County" at Snetterton when the Pod attempted to expand.
An excellent read for anyone but of particular interest all us speed junkies - buy it now it's worth every penny.
Reminded me of all the people I was glad to call friends when I worked at Santa Pod and also "Sugar Beet County" at Snetterton when the Pod attempted to expand.
An excellent read for anyone but of particular interest all us speed junkies - buy it now it's worth every penny.
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Awesome book on the best sport in the world!
An awesome book Covering the early years of our sport! Great pictures and story's, and a lot of info in there that i didnt know!
Published 19 months ago by Dave Nelson
crazy horses
if you have even the slightest interest in drag racing you must have this book ! an excellent guide to the history of british drag racing with great photos .
Published 20 months ago by Mr. Scott Wrighting
Fantastic! You can almost smell the Nitro!
Brian Taylor has produced an epic of the history of drag racing in the UK right up to the present day. I felt I was re-living the actual races as I read the text. Read more
Published on 7 Feb 2010 by Alan Gower
CrazyHorses
Superb reading and photo's
A must read for anyone interested in British drag racing.
A must read for anyone interested in British drag racing.
Published on 29 Jan 2010 by J. A. Sturzaker
Crazy for these horses
Fascinating, well researched with great pictures and a good feeel for the key players involved. A great companion to the "Drive It" book about UK drag racing from the early 1980's.
Published on 10 Aug 2009 by Pro Comper
Brilliant!
Crazy Horses: The History of British Drag RacingThis is a fantastic and informative book for all drag racing fans, and for those of you who aren't - it will give you an insight to... Read more
Published on 1 July 2009 by E. M. Rowland
Stunning !
Quite simply the most definitive history of ANY form of British motorsport! Superbly illustrated and with a depth of insight that few volumes of this kind could match, From the... Read more
Published on 1 Jun 2009 by Steven Rigg
Crazy Horses
Absolutely magnificent, brilliantly written, the photographs are stunning. One of the best motorsport books ever. Read more
Published on 25 May 2009 by Dan
Cracking book
Bought this for my husband. He is thrilled with it, he's even reading the text as well as looking at the great photos!! Great to have such a good history of UK drag racing.
Published on 25 May 2009 by K. Mcgarrigle
best ever
This book is definitely the best book on drag racing ever. I wish I'd written it!
Published on 10 May 2009 by maria
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