Whizzo : the motor sporting life of Barrie Williams
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Whizzo : the motor sporting life of Barrie Williams
tfm, 2008
First ed
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For 50 years, Barrie 'Whizzo' Williams has been thrilling motor racing crowds with his outstanding talent on the circuit and great sense of humour off the track. He has raced and rallied with great success, starting in 1957. He has had a life full of adventure, excitement, success and a few bumps. This is his story.When discussing the title for this book, he said: 'Should we call it 'Whizzo' the first 50 years?' Still racing with as much speed and determination as ever, he is currently president of the British Motorsport Marshals' Club. 'I've raced every year, I've never stopped racing,' said Barrie. 'I don't know what I'd do without racing. I don't know what else to do. It's my way of life. I'll drive anything with four wheels. I race to win, but if I don't it's not the end of the world. With a bit of luck, there's always another race.' This book, which includes 200 photos - many never published before - attempts to capture the successes, the failures, the adventures, the people, the places and the laughs that have made for a remarkable five decades.
Table of Contents
- 1938-1959, Childhood and first forays into motor sport
- 1960-1963, Starting racing and cutting rallying teeth
- 1964-1969, Rallying success, marriage and touring car racing
- 1970-1975, Escort Mexicos, Production Saloons and a works drive
- 1976-1979, More touring car racing and more versatility
- 1980-1985,The Colt era and a return to one-make racing
- 1986-1990, Renaults, Hondas and Porsches
- 1991-1995, Long-distance racing and an introduction to histories
- 1996-2000, Establishing a new reputation
- 2001-2007,A golden era in historic racing
- The top 10 cars
- The top 10 races
- 'Whizzo' on other drivers
- 'Whizzo' on the British Racing Drivers' Club
- 1960s summary
- 1970s summary
- 1980s summary
- 1990s summary
- 2000s summary
- The Goodwood record..
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