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A worthwhile read for fans of Clark and Lotus
All in all, this is a good book.The title and subtitle seem to indicate Clark and Lotus 25 chassis R4 get equal billing, but that isn't really the case.The biography of Clark is more of an overview - and the author realizes this.In his introduction he states there are other books about Jim Clark, but that this book "is especially different in that it is the story of one car with the characters and amazing events woven around it."

It does this very well.The history of this particular chassis is well documented after Clark's World Championship winning season of 1963 to over thirty years later when it was restored back to 1963 specs.The book is not an engineering overview of the Lotus 25; you will be disappointed if that's what you are looking for.However, if you want to read a great story about a man and a car, then Eoin Young tells a great tale about the great Jim Clark and the amazing Lotus 25. ... Read more

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Describes the skill and training needed by race car drivers and the dangers they face as a part of their work. ... Read more

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'A small but perfectly formed volume by the doyen of his trade' - "Guardian". 'Alan Henry's judgment in these matters is pretty much at Supreme Court level' - "Autocar". 'Enormous fun, backed up with great knowledge and personal experience - a great, fun book' - "Daily Telegraph". 'Irresistible' - "Motor Sport Magazine". 'Already guaranteed to be the most contentious motorsport book of the year' - "Autosport".If you want a heated debate among Formula One fans, then just throw into the conversation the driver you think is the best the sport has ever seen, and watch the sparks fly. To fuel the fires of disagreement further, legendary F1 journalist Alan Henry reveals his top 100. Although skills behind the wheel is obviously notable, Henry gives his subjects a rigorous assessment that also considers the dignity, tenacity and the ability of a driver to inspire the team - in fact every part of the complex mix which goes into making a truly great Formula One driver. But who is number one? Alan Henry's book excited huge interest on hardback publication, and this updated edition - with a foreword from true F1 legend Sir Jackie Stewart - is set to do so once more. ... Read more

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One man's opinion
This is a good book, even though I don't agree w/ the the author's order of top drivers.
Schumacher is #1!

One man's view of one man's view
Ranking the all-time best F1 drivers is a great topic for spirited pub debate or lively fan forum discussion. With this book, though, Alan Henry proves conclusively that it makes for very dubious reading material (in his hands at any rate).

The major problem is that Henry uses no consistent criteria whatsoever to compare drivers, and offers one or two annecdotes about each, sometimes unrelated to racing, to support his assertions. Worse, he is no respecter of actual results and perpetuates the myth cherished by certain motor racing observers that a driver doesn't need to win much, or at all, to be considered one of the greatest ever (Chris Amon being the perennial favourite - never won a Grand Prix and yet 13th in the book).

The F1 Title seems equally meaningless to Henry. Apparently, Graham Hill's two Championships ('62 and '68) are enough for only 46th on the list, and Damon Hill (Champion in '96) is good for only 41st, while Sebastian Vettel is the 35th greatest driver of all time with just a solitary Grand Prix win to his name at the time the paperback edition was published.

Talking of the Hill family of racers, I was extremely disappointed to read that, once again, neither father nor son gets anything like the respect the aforementioned Amon, Gilles Villeneuve, or other drivers journalists like Henry consider "real" racers enjoy. In fact, his treatment of Graham is shocking. Instead of giving us a true flavour of "Mr. Monaco" Henry is more interested is telling us how Graham caused the crash of his plane in 1975 and how the relatives of the deceased had to sue his estate for compensation. That may all be true, but Henry's tenuous attempt to tie this into his analysis of Graham's attitude as a driver and place in the pantheon of F1 greats is frankly offensive.

On the whole a very mediocre effort, even for a topic clearly subjective in nature. One star.

The Top 100 F1 Drivers of All Time
As this book is written by Alan Henry, his background as one who has followed Formula One (don't care much for the shorter "F1" but that's just me)for 35 years gives his choices for the top 100 a lot more weight than would those of a relative newcomer.He makes some interesting picks, some surprising ones even, but I've got to say that he certainly presents all of them well.His pick for Number One, while not a real surprise, will give pause to some of us who have also followed the sport for a long time.I suggest that you buy the book to see if you agree.

Alan Henry is a great commentator on the sport, and the book follows in that tradition.This is a welcome addition to my collection, now approaching 55 years plus in buying quality books on the sport.I recommend that anyone who has a serious racing book collection will find this to be a welcome addition, also. ... Read more

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This insider's account of the fastest-growing sport in America recounts the dynamic history of three generations of the Petty family's racing dynasty, along with the daily goings-on in the pit and on the track. This edition features updated appendices and stats. 16 pages of photos, 8 pages in color. ... Read more

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Excellent-- an intimate look at the sport and its people
Gaillard skips the simple sensationalism that usually accompanies Nascar writings, choosing instead to tell a real story.He explores the history of the Nascar culture, the people that comprise it and the sport'ssurprising ability to get in your blood for good.

A NASCAR Season through one driver's eyes
In Kyle Petty, Frye Gaillard has the most interesting driver on the NASCAR circuit, and he makes the most of it.This is a well-written, intelligent, and surprisingly candid recounting of a Winston Cup season.If you've ever wondered what the drivers say when the TV cameras are off, you should read this book - instead of the usual "I gotta thank Goodyear for puttin' an awesome set of tires under me...", you get lines like, "There was a little turd driving number fifteen that ran all over me."If you're a race fan, you'll love it. ... Read more

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BOSS The Bill Stroppe Story
Anyone looking for a general history of US racing from the late 40's to about the 80's would do well to have this book.Stroppe was mostly a Ford guy, but he did everything from Mexican road races to Indy to stock cars todesert and stadium dirt races.Along the way he raced with or againstalmost every name you can think of.A great no-BS history of how we gotwhere we are today. ... Read more

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Spectacular photos depicting the grandeur of Texas
This book starts with a 27-page history of Texas, from when the Spaniards first arrived until 1990. It is followed by a series of superb photographs, most of which depict city scenes or the interior of historic buildings. A few capture the natural beauty found in the state, from wetlands and ocean harbors to desolate and nearly barren sand dunes. If you are interested in a series of glimpses into a state of great size and variety, then this is a book for you. My favorite pictures were of the San Antonio River Walk, one of the brightest places I have ever seen. ... Read more