Description
Discover the thrilling memoir of Allan Moffat, a legendary figure in Australian motor sport. This compelling book details Moffat's remarkable journey from a young Canadian boy to one of Australia's greatest racing drivers, capturing the essence of touring car racing from the mid-1960s to the late 1980s. Experience the excitement of 32 Australian Touring Car wins, including 4 at Bathurst, and the iconic rivalry with Peter Brock that not only divided the nation but also led to an inspiring partnership and mutual respect. Allan Moffat's story is more than just racing statistics; it delves into his pioneering role in bringing business professionalism to the sport, revolutionizing sponsorship in motor racing. The Trans Am Mustang, hailed as the definitive racing touring car, is celebrated with over 100 victories, showcasing Moffat's incredible talent and dedication.
This book is a nostalgic journey into the glory days of Australian motorsport, where the fierce Holden vs. Ford rivalry captivated millions and Mount Panorama became a Mecca for racing enthusiasts. Whether you’re a devoted motorsport fan or a curious reader, this captivating tale of intense rivalries, behind-the-scenes moments, and a rich historical backdrop will resonate with anyone passionate about Australian racing culture. Don't miss the chance to own this essential addition to your motorsport library!
Delivery Information: All orders are processed swiftly, ensuring you receive your copy in pristine condition. Expect delivery within 3-5 working days for Australian addresses and international shipping options are available too. Grab your copy now and relive the adrenaline-filled world of Australian motor racing!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760528195
Year: 2018
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Pages: 440
Description:
Allan Moffat is one of the legends of Australian motor sport. His extraordinary driving career, which lasted from the mid-1960s to the late 1980s, coincided with the heyday of touring car racing. His achievements included 32 Australian Touring Car wins, four of them at Bathurst, and four Championships. His Trans Am Mustang, surely the definitive racing touring car of all time, claimed more than 100 victories. But Moffat's impact went well beyond the winner's podium. He brought a new level of business professionalism to motor racing, pioneering the use of sponsorship in a way that would change the sport forever.
Moffat, intense, reserved and driven, has been known as a man of few words. For years motor-sport fans have wanted to hear his story, and now Allan is telling it for the first time. His book is the compelling account of a young Canadian who moved to Australia with his family as a boy and became one of our greatest racing drivers. It's a tale of the epic rivalry with Peter Brock, which surprisingly culminated in a driving partnership and huge mutual respect, and it's about nostalgia for the glory days of motor sport in this country, when the concept of Holden versus Ford really did divide the nation, and when Mount Panorama was the true Mecca for hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of Australians.
Filled with intense rivalries, huge egos, on-course stories and incidents, and all against the backdrop of our motor sport history over more than forty years, this is THE book for all fans of Australian motor racing.
This book is a nostalgic journey into the glory days of Australian motorsport, where the fierce Holden vs. Ford rivalry captivated millions and Mount Panorama became a Mecca for racing enthusiasts. Whether you’re a devoted motorsport fan or a curious reader, this captivating tale of intense rivalries, behind-the-scenes moments, and a rich historical backdrop will resonate with anyone passionate about Australian racing culture. Don't miss the chance to own this essential addition to your motorsport library!
Delivery Information: All orders are processed swiftly, ensuring you receive your copy in pristine condition. Expect delivery within 3-5 working days for Australian addresses and international shipping options are available too. Grab your copy now and relive the adrenaline-filled world of Australian motor racing!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760528195
Year: 2018
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Pages: 440
Description:
Allan Moffat is one of the legends of Australian motor sport. His extraordinary driving career, which lasted from the mid-1960s to the late 1980s, coincided with the heyday of touring car racing. His achievements included 32 Australian Touring Car wins, four of them at Bathurst, and four Championships. His Trans Am Mustang, surely the definitive racing touring car of all time, claimed more than 100 victories. But Moffat's impact went well beyond the winner's podium. He brought a new level of business professionalism to motor racing, pioneering the use of sponsorship in a way that would change the sport forever.
Moffat, intense, reserved and driven, has been known as a man of few words. For years motor-sport fans have wanted to hear his story, and now Allan is telling it for the first time. His book is the compelling account of a young Canadian who moved to Australia with his family as a boy and became one of our greatest racing drivers. It's a tale of the epic rivalry with Peter Brock, which surprisingly culminated in a driving partnership and huge mutual respect, and it's about nostalgia for the glory days of motor sport in this country, when the concept of Holden versus Ford really did divide the nation, and when Mount Panorama was the true Mecca for hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of Australians.
Filled with intense rivalries, huge egos, on-course stories and incidents, and all against the backdrop of our motor sport history over more than forty years, this is THE book for all fans of Australian motor racing.