Description: Silverstone's First Grand Prix by Anthony Meredith, Gordon Blackwell New format paperback edition - The story of Silverstones dramatic opening in 1948 and the colourful figures involved in its first Grand Prix. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description It was madness: Grand Prix drivers racing flat out from opposite ends of one long runway, only to turn away from each other at the last moment at corners improvised with hay bales. But such was the major part of the first Grand Prix course ever to be devised at Silverstone. Fortunately there were no head-on collisions, and the next year the organisers hit on a more sensible arrangement. But none of the many subsequent Grand Prix at Silverstone, for all the ever-increasing glamour and hype, have quite engendered the same excitement as that very first one in 1948, even though it was held on a long-disused airfield bereft of modern amenities.Silverstones First Grand Prix is a vivid recreation of that important day for British motor sport. But it is more than just the description of one historic race. We follow the various leading participants, both drivers and organisers, as fate draws them inexorably to Silverstone from different parts of the world and from very varied experiences, not least in the recent war. And after that one glorious day in early October is over and the RACs International Grand Prix of 1948 has become part of motor racing history, we learn what fate had further in store for them. Author Biography Anthony Meredith has written widely on music, the theatre, the arts, Silverstone and cricket. A long-time member of M.C.C., he was for several years a regular contributor to The Cricketer. Other interests include music (major biographies on composers Malcolm Arnold, Malcolm Williamson and Richard Rodney Bennett) and dance - he was involved in creating scores for Northern Ballets The Three Musketeers and The Great Gatsby. He lives in Buckingham. Gordon is a transport history author specialising in motor racing and Silverstone Circuit. Review Superb archive pictures -- AutosportAll sorts of gems -- OctaneHugely entertaining -- Classic & Sports CarThis is a comprehensive work and a good read, reflecting on an important date in the history of motor racing in Britain. -- Best of British Magazine, October 2023A charming book that perfectly captures a moment in time. -- Track Kit Custom, November/ December 2023Silverstones First Grand Prix is a vivid recreation of that important day for British motor sport. -- Car Mechanics Magazine, December 2023 Details ISBN1398120669 Author Gordon Blackwell Pages 128 Publisher Amberley Publishing Year 2023 ISBN-13 9781398120662 Format Paperback Publication Date 2023-08-15 Imprint Amberley Publishing Subtitle 1948 the Race on the Runways Place of Publication Chalford Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2023-08-15 NZ Release Date 2023-08-15 UK Release Date 2023-08-15 ISBN-10 1398120669 Alternative 9781445617763 DEWEY 796.7206842559 Audience General Illustrations 180 Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:143014989;
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