British touring car racing in camera : a photographic celebration of 50 years
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British touring car racing in camera : a photographic celebration of 50 years
Haynes, 2008
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Description and Table of Contents
Description
The first official British Saloon Car Championship was held in 1958, so 2008 marks the 50th anniversary of this ever-competitive, highly popular form of racing, now called the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC). This book is a photographic sweep over the entire 50 years, featuring plenty of well-known and exciting cars as well as numerous notable drivers, including World Champions such as Mike Hawthorn, Jim Clark and Graham Hill and colourful characters such as Gerry Marshall, Barrie 'Whizzo' Williams and Tony Lanfranchi. Containing over 250 photographs and informative captions, this book will be a stunning addition to the bookshelves of race-going enthusiasts.
Table of Contents
Early Days: Silverstone, Jaguar Mk VII, Riley, Austin A105, Ford Zephyr.1958-1965: Britain's first championship (BRSCC). Jaguar Mk II domination, then Ford Zephyrs, Galaxies, Lotus-Cortinas, Mustangs - and Mini-Cooper S.1966-1973: Anything goes with Group 5. Ford Falcon, Broadspeed Anglia, Escort TC and RS1600, Boss Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro, BMC Mini-Cooper S, Sunbeam Imp.1974-1982: Group 1, later eased to 'Group 11 2'. Big American cars, Capris, Triumph Dolomite Sprints, Rover SD1s, Mazda RX7.1983-1990: Group A, with extra provisions. Alfa Romeo GTV6, Rover SD1, Ford Merkur XR4Ti, Sierra RS500 Cosworth, Ford Escort RS Turbo, BMW 635CSi.1991-2000: Super Touring Cars of 2 litres. BMW 3-Series, Renault Laguna, Volvo 850, Audi A4, Alfa Romeo 155, Vauxhall Cavalier/Vectra, Ford Mondeo, Honda Accord, Nissan Primera, Toyota Carina.2001-2007: Special restricted race formula for 2-litre cars. Vauxhall Astra, Honda Civic, MG ZS, Seat Toledo, Proton Impian, Peugeot 406.
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