Motor Racing at Oulton Park in the 1960s
By Peter McFayden
Oulton Park in the late ’60s was one of the last circuits to play host to nonchampionship Formula One races. Set in Britain’s scenic Cheshire region, it has always been a favorite with drivers who value its challenging layout and spectators who savored the great sight lines and bucolic setting. In Motor Racing at Oulton Park in the 1960s—the latest edition from Veloce Publishing in their “Those were the days…” series—Peter McFayden takes a nostalgic look back at the various highpoints and race series that ran Oulton in the swinging ’60s.
Each chapter is devoted to a different segment of racing, such as Formula One, 2, 3, Sports & GT, F5000, historics and even retrospectives of the champions that raced there and many future champions before they made their mark. The accompanying photographs and layout are nicely done and give the book a personal, scrapbook feel. This is a great little period piece on an interesting slice of British motorsport.
Available for US$24.95 (£12.99) either directly from the publisher at www.veloceco.uk or from Classic Motorbooks at www.motorbooks.com or (800) 458-0454.
