Relive all the most important moments of the last two WorldSBK seasons in the 2020/2021 Official Yearbook, which includes the analysis of every single round and of all the different classes of the Championship.
While the 2020 season saw yet another success for the Rea-Kawasaki duo which, among the manufacturers, prevailed by only one point over Ducati, the 2021 World Championship lived on the close fight between the “usual” Rea and Toprak Razgatlioglu with the Yamaha. But the World Superbike 2020-2021: The Official Book, in addition to the sports news, also reviews the technical aspects of the motorcycles protagonists of the World Championship, dedicating a specific chapter to the World Champion and not neglecting statistics and records, all using a photographic repertoire of extraordinary charm and suggestion.
The 2018 FIM Superbike World Championship will go down in history as the season Jonathan Rea became the new, undisputed King of WorldSBK.
A fourth consecutive World Championship title saw Rea reach seventy-one career wins, surpassing the longstanding record set by Carl Fogarty. Standing on the podium twenty-two times in 2018, the quadruple champ was unstoppable, starting the season steadily before building an unassailable 545 points advantage by the time the final chequered flag was waived.
Records were also broken in qualifying. Tom Sykes, also Kawasaki mounted, became the most successful rider in Tissot-Superpole, ending the season with forty-eight career Pole Positions.
The highs and lows from all thirteen rounds are relived like never before in this official season review. Full analysis of WorldSSP, WorldSSP300 and STK1000 are also included, as is a look at each of the manufacturers that took part in all four championship classes. Exclusive photos, as well as dedicated sections that look back at the history of WorldSBK, the tyres, and the Champions, make the 2018 World Superbike Official Yearbook one for your collection!
John Andretti’s life was driven by family and fueled by a passion for racing. In Racer, Andretti candidly recounts how these powerful forces shaped a diverse professional driving career. The honesty and character that defined Andretti’s life offer a behind-the-scenes look at racing at all levels full of lessons in racing and life supplied by this fiery and fiercely competitive driver. John is a wonderful storyteller, and the book is comprised of a series of John’s stories as told to bestselling author Jade Gurss (Beast, In the Red, Driver #8). The book opens with John’s memories of growing up as a member of auto racing’s famous family. His father, Aldo, is the twin brother of Mario Andretti. The book offers an intimate look at the interplay between these two men, and how their intensity and integrity shaped John’s life. John was one of the worlds most versatile race car drivers, and Racer includes John’s remembrances of scoring wins in the NASCAR Cup series, IndyCar, IMSA sports car racing, and in sprint cars and midgets on dirt ovals across the country. He also tells about his experience winning the 24 Hours of Daytona, competing in the 24 Hours of Le Mans and even his colorful venture racing an NHRA Top Fuel dragster. The powerful narrative includes John’s substantial charity work, and the story of how he contracted colon cancer at age 53 and turned his affliction into a public awareness campaign. Racer is an intimate look at racing at the highest levels as well as life lessons from one of the worlds most celebrated motorsports family.
Climb aboard the presidents office in the sky – Air Force One, the worlds most recognizable airplane. This book features a detailed examination of what makes this airplane so special, including its sophisticated communications, navigation, and defensive systems. Learn about how todays 747 was built, and compare it to presidential aircraft of the past.
The post war Morris Minor, designed by Alec Issigonis was one of the most popular British cars. 2008 will mark 60 years since the first production models rolled off the production lines at Cowley in Oxfordshire. In this celebratory publication, Ray Newell looks in detail at the development of the wide range of models produced during a production run which spanned twenty two years in the UK.br>
Using mainly contemporary materials spanning four decades he transports the reader back to an era when the pace of life was much slower and the marketing of the vehicles was considerably different to the slick advertising of today. The worldwide appeal of this trend setting vehicle is examined in the context of the “Export or Die” mentality which dominated post war Britain as are the innovative production methods used to ensure that Morris Motors Ltd lived up to their “Quality First” reputation..br>
Variations from standard specifications are considered with reference to mechanical up rating, different body styles and the use of period accessories to enhance further the comfort and styling of what was dubbed “The Worlds Supreme Small Car.” Issigonis sketches of the prototype cars, sales brochures, promotional materials, and rare and unusual photographs make this a fascinating book.
“The heart-racing power, speed and performance of American muscle cars inspire enthusiasts and collectors from all walks of life. Of all the cars that stir the blood, few have the cool of the classic American muscle car, with its racetrack-ready horsepower and handling, freeze-frame good looks, and bad-boy charm. It comes as no surprise that the coolest of our celebrities keep muscle cars in their garages. In this book, stars of football and film, motorcycle racing and rap, TV and BMX open those garages to show off their prized muscle cars. This peek inside the private worlds and personal passions provides insight into the personality of the owner that you won’t see anywhere else. Whether you’re a muscle car enthusiast or simply have interest in seeing the hobbies and passions of these diverse celebrities, this book is a must have.
Muscle Car Dream Garages gives readers a rare glimpse into the worlds of celebrities from all genres… from TJ Lavin from MTV to Thomas DuPont of DuPont Registry to Chris Wilcox of NBA fame and Hip Hop Artist Funk Master Flex. Readers can explore the garages and adrenaline-pumping muscle cars of sixteen different celebrities! ”
