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Motor Racing: The Pursuit of\u00a0 Victory 1963\u20131972<\/h2>\n

By Steve Wyatt<\/h3>\n

If you want to know what racing in England and on the Continent looked like in the decade between 1963 and 1972, this book will be of interest to you. A companion to Anthony Carter\u2019s previous Motor Racing volumes, The Pursuit of Victory 1930-1962 and Reflections of a Lost Era\u2014Carter collaborates on this one\u2014it\u2019s essentially a photographic memoir accompanied by the author\u2019s remembrances. Also featured are comments from famed Lotus mechanic Bob Dance and a foreword by former British Saloon Car Champion and rally driver Jack Sears.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s the imagery, however, that is the core of the exercise, as Wyatt obviously enjoyed the less-restrictive atmosphere of the era to aim his camera in all sorts of directions that would not be permitted today. Most of the photographs are nicely composed and properly exposed, giving the reader a good feel for the scene at hand. And what scenes they are.<\/p>\n

The most interesting photos may be those from deep inside the various paddocks, but also included are plenty of on-track images of formula cars, big-banger sports cars, classic GTs, Minis, Cobras, you name it and it\u2019s probably here. A fine addition to any enthusiast\u2019s library.<\/p>\n

Available for \u00a345\/US$89.95 from specialist bookstores or direct from publisher Veloce at www.veloce.co.uk<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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