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Shelsley Walsh to Silverstone

By Etienne Psaila

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Shelsley Walsh to Silverstone

By Etienne Psaila

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From dusty commons to disused airfields, Shelsley Walsh to Silverstone charts the exhilarating rise of Britain's motorsport infrastructure from its earliest hillclimbs in 1905 to the first Grand Prix at Silverstone in 1948. This is the definitive history of the venues that laid the foundation for Britain's dominance in the racing world. Told in vivid, factual detail and drawing on first-hand accounts, the book brings to life the visionaries, amateurs, engineers and aristocrats who turned fields into circuits and made motorsport a national obsession.
Historian and motorsport chronicler [Author Name] traces how clubs, communities and characters shaped racing culture in the UK-through wars, social change, and technological leaps. Whether it's the roar of engines at Brooklands or the muddy brilliance of the Exeter Trials, this is the untold story of where British racing began.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
226
Release Date:
2025-06-06
Publication Date:
2025-06-06
Publisher:
Independently Published
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1923504444
ISBN13:
9781923504448
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
335 g
Height:
152 cm
Width:
229 cm
Thickness:
12 cm
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