Motor Racing at Thruxton in the 1980s

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Features

• Thruxton is one of the fastest motor racing circuits in the UK
• The circuit has remained largely unchanged since it opened
• It is the spiritual home of Formula 2 in the UK
• British Touring Cars and F3 raced there throughout the 80s
• Many Formula 1 cars have competed at Thruxton
• The circuit features in the careers of many Formula 1 drivers
• Sportscars of all vintages have proved popular at Thruxton
• Ayrton Senna, Nigel Mansell, Damon Hill, and Mika Hakkinen are covered
• Features the author’s unique collection of colour photographs
• Photos of races, competition cars, and many drivers

Description

One of the fastest motor racing circuits in the UK, Thruxton is a supreme test of high speed skill – especially where the art of slipstreaming is concerned. Consequently, it is both feared and revered. This book makes full use of the author’s unique collection of many previously unpublished colour photos to follow the evolution of UK motorsport at the venue through the 1980s.

Synopsis

Thruxton has been described as “the UK’s Speedbowl.” The circuit is home to the prestigious British Automobile Racing Club, and during the period covered by this book the author was editor of the club’s magazine. As a result, he was able to get behind the scenes at many of the events, including F2, British Touring Cars, Aurora AFX F1, and club races.
In the 1980s Thruxton featured in the early careers of many Formula One drivers, and the book records the early performances of such luminaries as Ayrton Senna, Nigel Mansell, Damon Hill, Derek Warwick, Alan McNish, Mike Thackwell, Mika Hakkinen, and many more. Featuring many previously unpublished photographs from the author’s personal collection, this is an insightful account of racing at one of the fastest motor racing circuits in the UK.

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