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The year-by-year account of the different teams and their cars is fascinating reading.”\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClassic Car Weekly\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e“A great opportunity to see the sport evolve before your eyes.”\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassic Cars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e“Fabulously detailed... a visual and intellectual delight for all F1 fans.”\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDaily Express\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n“Year by year the author builds up a detailed look at what each team, car and driver was up to. 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The reproduction is superb throughout and the amount of information contained within is simply staggering… an impressive demonstration of how even a relatively niche subject such as this can be afforded the very highest standards of authorship and production… most highly recommended.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Automobile\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “This has to be one of the motoring books of the decade, not just the year. HWM could not have had a finer tribute.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBRDC Bulletin\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e “This wonderful book is a much-anticipated treat… it lives up to the high expectations. 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While the saga of that year, and the battle with James Hunt for the World Championship, has been told many times, the rest of Lauda’s racing has received less attention. This new book redresses that by documenting, race by race, his diverse driving career from 1968 to 1985. Through detailed dissection of each of his 316 races, in an eclectic mix of cars, a vivid picture emerges of a hugely determined and vastly talented racer who, despite many setbacks, left a remarkable legacy. 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Already fascinated by the sport and its history, he obsessively pursued his interest while following a career in banking. His admiration for Niki Lauda led him to embark on this book, his first, and after nine years, in 2019, he completed it a matter of weeks before his subject’s death. Married with two grown-up children, he lives in Leicestershire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eReviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“There have been many books written by, and on, Niki Lauda. But none quite like this… This one is not a retelling of Niki’s life story and exploits. Instead, it’s an intensively researched work which covers his driving career chronologically, literally race-by-race… even the most obscure early events and venues in what has clearly been a labour of love… John Watson provides an amusing foreword recalling fondly his old friend and team-mate… and in a stroke of genius Niki’s first entrant and mentor Kurt Bergmann adds a lovely afterword… I loved all of the aforementioned facets, but I think the thing that appealed most besides the depth of Saltinstall’s excellent research was the originality and execution of the concept... Unquestionably, this is an essential tome for any enthusiast’s bookshelf.”\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e David Tremayne, GrandPrix+\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e“Brilliant.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMotor Sport\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“I have about 600 motor sports books, including about 100 biographies, but this book is by far the best biography I’ve ever seen… \u003cem\u003eChapeau, Chapeau, Chapeau\u003c\/em\u003e!”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eChristian Sandler, motorsport historian\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Brilliantly researched… The early images are a real treat because many have never been published before… Excellent layout and great image selection, paired with short, sharp race reports, combine for a fascinating way to chart the career and tell the story of one of the very best racing drivers there has ever been.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eClassic \u0026amp; Sports Car\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e“Most impressive is the sheer depth of research… Even the more obscure events that Lauda took part in (many of which I did not know about) are reported in detail, and the choice and quality of the accompanying images are outstanding… fantastic pictures abound… Perhaps most importantly though, it really is a well-written book. Concise and well-balanced, it is a joy to read… I was quite moved when I finished reading.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWolfgang Thomas, The Nostalgia Forum\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e“In the case of Lauda, I set the bar just about as high as it will go, and any book about him needs to do him full justice. I am delighted to say that this book, nine years in the making and completed mere weeks before Lauda’s death, \u003cem\u003eis\u003c\/em\u003e a worthy addition to the canon of Lauda literature… Reading Saltinstall’s meticulous reportage I was reminded of how much I have forgotten… Saltinstall deserves much credit for this book, and the huge amount of research that must have gone into its creation. Publisher Evro is also to be congratulated for producing a high-quality book that feels worth its considerable price. The book is a recommended read for everyone who followed Grand Prix racing in the 1970s and ’80s. But it is an \u003cem\u003eessential\u003c\/em\u003e read for those who already respect and admire Lauda.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003espeedreaders.info\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e“What a treat… Congratulations to Jon Saltinstall and publishers Evro who have produced my favourite motor sport title of 2019.”\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Martin Bull, The Nostalgia Forum\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e“Incredible… If you think this is an attempt to cash in on Lauda’s passing in 2019, you can shut up right now — it’s a labour of love that must have taken over Saltinstall’s life… its detours down all the ‘country roads’ of Lauda’s career and superb illustrations make it a worthy addition to the often-told story of his life.”\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Autosport (Marcus Simmons)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e“A fitting tribute.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eF1 Racing\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“This is a superb production to the usual exacting standards for which Evro is renowned… Niki Lauda will always be a motor racing legend and this book tells and illustrates the story magnificently.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBRDC Bulletin\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e“No matter how obscure the race, Saltinstall has tracked down the details… What really makes the book come alive is the expanse of photographs throughout… Goodness knows how much research was needed to unearth some of these gems… As ever with Evro the whole package is beautifully put together, which elevates the book from being a treasure trove for the devoted fan, to an absolute must-buy for any serious fan of F1.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eracefans.net\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“This book is definitely the complete story… a terrific biography… a must, an enjoyable read for many evenings.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eVictory Lane (USA)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e“Saltinstall set out to write a comprehensive reference to Lauda’s driving career… the book hits on all cylinders.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ehemmings.com\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A fine piece of work, and one that even a short glance at will undoubtedly bring forth some unknown or long-forgotten fact or race.”\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e historicracingnews.com\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Impeccably researched… gives genuine insight into this complex and enigmatic man.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eOctane\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e“Amazing… with photos that alone make this book worth the price… A delicious treat for every Niki Lauda fan.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eVintage Motorsport (USA)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e“Author Saltinstall treats each race as a separate and unique event, setting the stage, recalling the race, and leading the reader to the next with great skill. If three hundred race reports in a row seems like a lot, it is. But the writing is always interesting and the author’s selection of some 500 excellent photos from the day augments and colors each report with razor sharpness… This book is a fine tribute to a great racing driver… A truly amazing and inspiring racing life in 316 reports.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLAcar.com\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“The writing is top-notch… fantastic photos… a slice through time, like a core sample taken from rock strata.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eautomoblog.net\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e“Every once in a while, a biographical book comes along that is so exhaustive in its research and detail it is about the finest compliment that can be given to the subject of such a tribute. I have read two such books in my lifetime. The first was the late (and wonderful) Michael Argetsinger’s \u003cem\u003eMark Donohue: Technical Excellence at Speed\u003c\/em\u003e. The latest is\u003cem\u003e Niki Lauda: His Competition History\u003c\/em\u003e.”\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e journal.classiccars.com (Tom Stahler)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e“This is an unconventional biography, but so very Niki.”\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Classic Cars\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e“\u003cem\u003eNiki Lauda: His Competition History\u003c\/em\u003e is a biography that the subject himself would have likely appreciated. It’s precise, direct, and much more firmly rooted in facts and analytics than in hero-worship hyperbole.”\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e jimdonnellyonwheels.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e“There is a quality feel throughout this 376-page book, both in the writing and the colour image quality.”\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRetro-Speed\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Niki Lauda’s Formula 1 career is one of the most documented in recent history, but \u003cem\u003eNiki Lauda: His Competition History\u003c\/em\u003e goes to new levels of detail… providing real insight into not only the kind of man Lauda was throughout his career, but also the journey he went on in each race he competed… As you read through the book, you realise it is more than just a factual documentation of the three-time world champion’s career. It is an encyclopaedia on Lauda.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003elast-lap.co.uk\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Richly illustrated… A stunning book.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAustro Classic\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Comprehensive and richly illustrated… with a delightful foreword by John Watson.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eourmanbehindthewheel.com\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Quite simply, if you are a Niki Lauda fan, this is a must for your collection… worth every single penny… Saltinstall’s enthusiasm bubbles over. His appreciation for his hero is obvious. It will be to Saltinstall’s immense satisfaction that now his name will always be entwined with Lauda’s when it comes to motorsport literature and deservedly so.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eoldracingcars.com (Richard Jenkins)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Detailed dissection… a vivid picture.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGT Porsche\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e“This is a must for the bookshelf of anyone interested in the history of the sport and particularly this era.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAuto Tradition\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e“This is like no other Niki Lauda book – it's like no other book, to be honest – in its thoroughness and depth of research… Author Jon Saltinstall makes no bones that he is\/was a huge fan of Niki, so it’s a labour of love but because he’s such a fan, he’s gone to great lengths to produce a book worthy of Niki’s memory. One of the all-time greats of motorsport deserves to be remembered by one of the one all-time great motorsport books. This is certainly one of them… Some of the photos are breathtaking. Even though you think his F1 career has been covered in detail in previous books, the author has still managed to find obscure photos of Niki testing an assortment of cars, the vast majority of which have never been seen before… If that wasn’t enough, an eloquent and heartfelt Foreword from John Watson sets up the book nicely. ‘Wattie’ was the perfect choice for such a task… This is the sort of book you would expect from a veteran, vastly experienced author, not a first-timer.”\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Darren Banks, Amazon customer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e“Exemplary.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBRM Association Journal\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e“A tremendous find for Nike Lauda fans… painstakingly researched…”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNational Speed Sport News\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“What a substantial tome this first-time author has written. It has all the high production values associated with Evro Publishing and is a joy to behold, if a little weighty to actually hold! The magnitude and thoroughness of Jon Saltinstall’s research of his favourite subject is immediately obvious and he covers exactly what the title implies. In fact, all of Niki’s 316 races, over his two careers, together with tests and demos are examined in some depth and in an interesting way using a multitude of reference sources. Almost every event has an illustration, all being of high quality. Even the ‘spy’ testing shots have been made to look good!”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eKeith Booker, Amazon customer\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e“Detailed, precisely recounted and profusely illustrated.”\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e Auto Italia\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e“The level of research undertaken is seriously impressive.”\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Ferrari Owners’ Club magazine\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jon Saltinstall","offers":[{"title":"Standard edition","offer_id":39247185608762,"sku":"9781910505465\/1","price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"With bookplate signed by the author","offer_id":39247185641530,"sku":"9781910505465\/2","price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0378\/4617\/products\/Lauda2.png?v=1575476222"},{"product_id":"crusader","title":"Crusader","description":"\u003c!-- Standard \u003cul\u003e with class of \"tabs\" --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eOverview\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForewords by Ken Warby and Sally Railton Joslin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe tale of \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCrusader\u003c\/em\u003e, the jet-powered boat of 1952, appears to be a simple one about the ambition of John Cobb and Reid Railton, two unassuming but deeply gifted men, to break the water speed record on Loch Ness only for their efforts to end in tragedy. In fact the story behind that fateful outcome — Cobb’s death on his first high-speed run — is a complex web of clever design and inspirational endeavour mixed with personality clashes and errors of judgement. 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Well, I am not going to reveal that in this review – you really must buy the book – but suffice to say that Holter’s meticulous research provides what must be the definitive story… While the technicalities are explained in clear terms that anyone can understand, the wonderful thing about this book is that ‘the people story’ is told so well, fleshing out the characters to moving effect. 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Remember that which we learn from Shakespeare: tragic characters have fatal flaws which lead them inexorably to their deaths; it is all here. 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With his nine titles, including seven in the premier class, he is widely regarded as the greatest motorcycle racer of all time, and his 26 seasons of Grand Prix racing make him unique across both motorcycling and Formula 1. Rossi has been captivating fans since he won his first Grand Prix at the age of 17 and even in his final season, at the age of 42, he has been riding faster than ever. In this major new book by top MotoGP journalist Mat Oxley, each and every one of these races comes under the microscope, complete with perspectives about Rossi’s achievements, the controversies, his character, and analysis of his bikes. 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