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THE PERFECT GIFT FOR YOUR FIRST US GRAND PRIX EXPERIENCE VISIT 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 $ 99.99 Photos: 200 photographs by Bernard and Paul-Henri Cahier Publisher: Dojupa, LLC FOREWORD Mario 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. INTRODUCTION A 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 F1 The 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. TEAMS From 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. MANUFACTURERS From 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 CIRCUITS From 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, TEXAS F1 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. STATISTICS All 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 1 CIRCUIT OF THE AMERICAS PRESENTS AN EXCLUSIVE, LIMITED EDITION MOTORSPORT BOOK

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Page 1: CIRCUIT OF THE AMERICAS PRESENTS THE AMERICAN ...6bd32fe3d0a84caa1d3b-e077574ebbd2dc508f26c12c8cc8fefb.r63.cf1.rackcdn.c…Formula 1’s heritage in the United States is significant

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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