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Flying on Gravel

By Etienne Psaila

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Flying on Gravel

By Etienne Psaila

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Tommi Mäkinen was never the loudest man in the service park-but he was often the fastest. With four consecutive World Rally Championship titles and 24 career wins, the quiet Finnish driver etched his name into motorsport history through calm precision and fierce determination. Flying on Gravel is the definitive tribute to Mäkinen's legendary career, chronicling his rise from the frozen roads of Puuppola to the heights of the WRC podium and later, to team principal glory with Toyota.
This meticulously researched biography traces Mäkinen's full motorsport journey-from his formative years on ice-covered roads, to his golden era with Mitsubishi's Lancer Evolution program, to his influential second act building a title-winning WRC team for Toyota. Through detailed chapters and behind-the-scenes insights, readers discover how Mäkinen helped shape rallying across two generations-both as a champion driver and a masterful team builder.
With commentary from rivals, engineers, and journalists, this book offers a rare look into the philosophy, discipline, and legacy of one of the sport's true greats. Whether you're a longtime fan or discovering his story for the first time, Flying on Gravel captures the enduring impact of a man who let his driving do the talking.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
130
Release Date:
2025-04-16
Publication Date:
2025-04-16
Publisher:
Independently Published
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1923472720
ISBN13:
9781923472723
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
291 g
Height:
152 cm
Width:
229 cm
Thickness:
9 cm
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