More than just a topographical description of the 70 or so motor racing tracks around the world, this illustrated guide provides much information on the greatest races, drivers and personalities of world motor sport'

A guide to the motor racing circuits of the world such as the grand-prix and sportscar race tracks. Covers 50 North American, 100 European, 30 Asian, and 5 African circuits.

Travel back through time to experience 18 iconic moments in motor racing history in this lavishly illustrated book, which gives you the inside track on classic cars, routes, and racers. Race 'The Green Hell’ in a Porsche 911, complete the course at Le Mans in a Ford GT40, compete in the Festival of Speed at Goodwood in a Jaguar E-type, and take on the Nascar drivers at Daytona’s Speedway. Bursting with facts, figures, stats, and racing stars, this is a racing book of dreams.

A country-by-country survey of the changing architecture of the most famous Formula One race tracks of the world, from the 1950s to the present day, featuring over 280 action-packed photographs and maps.

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 49. Chapters: Nurburgring, Circuit Paul Ricard, Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Donington Park, Silverstone Circuit, Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Brands Hatch, Circuit de la Sarthe, Autodromo Internacional do Algarve, Mugello Circuit, Hockenheimring, Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Oran Park Raceway, Hungaroring, Red Bull Ring, Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, Miller Motorsports Park, Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours, Mosport International Raceway, EuroSpeedway Lausitz, Kyalami, List of Superbike World Championship circuits, Autodromo do Estoril, TT Circuit Assen, Motorsport Arena Oschersleben, Losail International Circuit, Circuito de Jerez, Brainerd International Raceway, Masaryk Circuit, Scandinavian Raceway, Misano World Circuit, Manfeild Autocourse, Circuit Ricardo Tormo, Circuito del Jarama, Balatonring, ACI Vallelunga Circuit, Salzburgring, Autodromo di Pergusa, Sportsland SUGO, Circuito de Albacete, Johor Circuit. Excerpt: Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca (previously known as Laguna Seca Raceway) is a paved road racing track used for both auto racing and motorcycle racing, originally constructed in 1957 near both Salinas and Monterey, California, USA. The current racetrack is 2.238 miles (3.602 km) in length with a 300 foot (91 m) elevation change. It has eleven turns, including the famous "Corkscrew" at Turns 8 and 8A. A variety of racing, exhibition and entertainment events are held at the raceway, ranging from superkarts to American Le Mans racing to music festivals. The name Laguna Seca is Spanish for "dry lake." The area where the track is was originally a lake. The course was originally built around the lake, which has since dried up entirely. An artificial pond has since been added. Laguna Seca Raceway from between Turns 1 and 2 Mario Andretti at Laguna Seca, 1991.The earliest development of the...