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 in this superb book, now available in paperback. It makes for poignant but uplifting reading.
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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."
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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.
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By John Reddish
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Over the last year or so, I was aware that this book was being written by David Tremayne, with at least one delay to its publication date, clearly to ensure that it was as good as it could be. This book is well worth the wait.
Following three young British talents, from different family backgrounds, who took distinctly different routes to Formula 1. It covers not only their careers, but also paints a picture of British motor racing, and Formula 1, and the lifestyles of the people involved, in the late 1960's and 70's. The research which must have gone into this book can only be imagined, with references to press coverage of the time, the author's own account of many events, and the accounts and memories of people associated with Roger Williamson, Tony Brise and Tom Pryce. Also of note are the many, many press and family photographs on almost every page.
The tragic circumstances of their deaths are covered in detail, but in such a way that you also appreciate the relevant facts in the circumstances, and the levels of danger inherent in motor racing in those times, the lessons learnt and the evolution of the sport since.
This book, for me, is a fitting tribute to 3 talents which were never fully realised.
If you only read one book this year, then I would recommend this one.
Following three young British talents, from different family backgrounds, who took distinctly different routes to Formula 1. It covers not only their careers, but also paints a picture of British motor racing, and Formula 1, and the lifestyles of the people involved, in the late 1960's and 70's. The research which must have gone into this book can only be imagined, with references to press coverage of the time, the author's own account of many events, and the accounts and memories of people associated with Roger Williamson, Tony Brise and Tom Pryce. Also of note are the many, many press and family photographs on almost every page.
The tragic circumstances of their deaths are covered in detail, but in such a way that you also appreciate the relevant facts in the circumstances, and the levels of danger inherent in motor racing in those times, the lessons learnt and the evolution of the sport since.
This book, for me, is a fitting tribute to 3 talents which were never fully realised.
If you only read one book this year, then I would recommend this one.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By Paul Wilyman
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I only got into motor racing as a fan in the early 90s, so have no first hand memories of these three drivers. But this book brings them to life in a way that few other books, and very few authors can. I was engrossed by it, and extremely moved by the vivid descriptions of their horrible deaths, and the emotional reminiscences of those who loved them.
The book is far more than purely a record of their racing careers, it really does show how good they were, how good they could have been, what they were like as people, what motivated them, and details their lives off-track as well as on.
It's extremely well written, by an author who clearly loves his subject, and has the talent to do them justice. It's very easy to see why the author named his son after Tom Pryce, you couldn't ask for a better role model.
I'm an avid reader, on a variety of subjects, and this book is one of the best I have ever read. And certainly the most moving. It's wonderful that these three little-known heroes have been immortalised in this way. But what a tragic, tragic waste that this book should ever have had to be written. All 3 of these guys should have had the opportunity to be household names like James Hunt and Nigel Mansell.
A fantastic book, and one I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone, whether they are fans of the sport or not.
The book is far more than purely a record of their racing careers, it really does show how good they were, how good they could have been, what they were like as people, what motivated them, and details their lives off-track as well as on.
It's extremely well written, by an author who clearly loves his subject, and has the talent to do them justice. It's very easy to see why the author named his son after Tom Pryce, you couldn't ask for a better role model.
I'm an avid reader, on a variety of subjects, and this book is one of the best I have ever read. And certainly the most moving. It's wonderful that these three little-known heroes have been immortalised in this way. But what a tragic, tragic waste that this book should ever have had to be written. All 3 of these guys should have had the opportunity to be household names like James Hunt and Nigel Mansell.
A fantastic book, and one I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone, whether they are fans of the sport or not.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By S. J. M
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The 1970's were a dangerous time to race (as the decades before) and many lives were lost. In this book, Tremayne recounts the lives of 3 such lives, who could have been more then just great drivers but listed up amongst the greats. Each of the drivers, Williamson, Brise & Pryce are chronicled from their early outings in racing through to their Formula 1 outings.
The contributions to this book by friends, family and colleagues make this just a joy to read and giving a good insight into what each of them was like both in & off the racetrack. The pictures are big, vibrant and beautiful to look at and add so much to the book.
What Tremayne has made is a fine book that will grip you from cover to cover and show that the 1970's gave Britain more fine drivers then we might remember. Finishing this book made me think what might have happened if fate had played an entirely different card to Williamson, Brise or Pryce. I think we'd have had more then just James Hunt representing the UK at the very top in that era.
Recommended.
The contributions to this book by friends, family and colleagues make this just a joy to read and giving a good insight into what each of them was like both in & off the racetrack. The pictures are big, vibrant and beautiful to look at and add so much to the book.
What Tremayne has made is a fine book that will grip you from cover to cover and show that the 1970's gave Britain more fine drivers then we might remember. Finishing this book made me think what might have happened if fate had played an entirely different card to Williamson, Brise or Pryce. I think we'd have had more then just James Hunt representing the UK at the very top in that era.
Recommended.
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