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THE PERFECT GIFT FOR YOUR FIRST US GRAND PRIX EXPERIENCEVISIT CIRCUITOFTHEAMERICAS.COM TO RESERVE A COPY TODAY!
Formula 1’s heritage in the United States is significant and the future bodes well for the first United States Formula Grand Prix in Austin, TX. Through this unprecedented book, enthusiasts are offered an valuable look into the history of American drivers in Formula 1 in order to fully appreciate it’s roots and subtleties. It recounts the history of Americans in the Formula 1 World Championship and offers a detailed review of the drivers, teams, constructors and tracks involved. It is illustrated with the superb photographic work of the Cahier family (Bernard and son Paul-Henri), and others. The American Legacy in Formula 1 also includes a statistical analysis of Formula 1 in the United States, as well as the story behind the genesis of the new Circuit of the Americas, Texas’ pride and joy.
FORMAT: 11.61” x 9.40” I 200 Pages I Price $ 99.99Photos: 200 photographs by Bernard and Paul-Henri Cahier
Publisher: Dojupa, LLC
FOREWORDMario Andretti, Circuit of the Americas Ambassador and 1978 F1
World Champion, introduces the book and reminds readers of the
bridge that exists between America and Europe, as well as F1's
importance in his own career.
INTRODUCTIONA little history shall explain the links that exist between Americans and
motor racing, from the creation of the Gordon Bennett Cup to the
Indianapolis Speedway, and the period which saw many European
drivers race in the US.
US DRIVERS IN F1The men who raced in the World Championship starting in the 1950s,
two of which won the world title while five others were Grand Prix
winners. Others raced in F1, some briefly, but achieved recognition in
other categories of racing or in the business world. A recount of Amer-
icans who raced in F1.
TEAMSFrom Lance Reventlow's Scarab team to the Beatrice/Lola concern of
Carl Haas, approximately ten American teams entered F1 with varied
success. The chapter highlights these experiences and stories.
MANUFACTURERSFrom car manufacturers to tire manufacturers or suppliers, many
American companies have been involved at the highest level of F1,
while the sport's technology often originated - and this remains true
today - in the US.
US GRAND PRIX CIRCUITSFrom Sebring to Indianapolis, F1 visited about ten different circuits in
half a century. A stroll down memory lane will highlight the most
memorable races for each track.
CIRCUIT OF THE AMERICAS - AUSTIN, TEXASF1 discovers a new modern age circuit and infrastructure, adapted to
its stringent requirements and those of motor racing in general. An
account of the incredible and ambitious work, from its start to the
detailed finishing stage.
STATISTICSAll you need to know, in numbers, about America's involvement in F1,
including some surprising categories and data which provide a fresh
perspective and some aspects of American Grand Prix.
THE AMERICAN LEGACY IN FORMULA 1C I R C U I T O F T H E A M E R I C A S P R E S E N T S
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