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Book Review: Gulf 917

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Book Review by Pete Vack

In 1969, the Porsche 917 was a scary bit of racecar. High speed stability was not part of the 917’s accessories, and with 630 horsepower and a weight of only 1800 pounds, it was faster than the Formula One cars of the era. When they crashed, they broke in half, right in the middle. According to John Wyer’s chief engineer John Horsman, “The new 917 was extremely unstable and the drivers were unwilling to drive the 917 a second time.” [Read more…] about Book Review: Gulf 917

Book Review: Mark Donohue by Michael Argetsinger

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This biography consists of two books, one a 344 page text version with only 40 photos (Mark Donohue: Technical Excellence at Speed) and a second volume, ( Mark Donohue: His Life in Photographs) consisting of photographs with relevant captions. Each one is priced at $39,95 USD. First we review the text volume, then, Sabu Advani reviews the photo book.

Mark Donohue: Technical Excellence at Speed
by Michael Argetsinger
David Bull Publishing, 2009
Forward by Roger Penske
344 pages, 25 color & 15 b/w photos
List Price: $39.95/£25.99
ISBN-13: 978-1 935007-02-9
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Review by Pete Vack

Michael Argetsinger has written a remarkable and fitting tribute to one of America’s greatest race drivers. That it has already won several awards including the prestigious International Automotive Media Award for the Best Book of 2009 is to be expected; Agetsinger’s previous work, Walt Hansgen: His Life and the History of Post War American Road Racing was similarly praised and feted in 2006 (read review).

Let there be no doubt that this is a significant book fully worthy of the IAM Awards. [Read more…] about Book Review: Mark Donohue by Michael Argetsinger

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