Birkin, Sir Henry Tim
Full Throttle
- ISBN 13:
- 9781913568696
- author:
- Birkin, Sir Henry Tim
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Clink Street Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 12.7 x 1.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, General, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Sir Henry Ralph Stanley Birkin, known as 'Tim', was a daredevil racing driver who left an indelible mark on the sport. His fearless approach to racing earned him a reputation as one of the most famous drivers of his era, alongside contemporaries Sir Henry Segrave and Sir Malcolm Campbell. Birkin's most notable achievements include his two victories at the Le Mans 24 Hour race in 1929 and 1931. One particularly notable moment saw him push the Mercedes SSK of Rudi Caracciola to breaking point, passing him on the Mulsanne straight at 126 m.p.h. despite having two wheels on the grass and one tyre in shreds. This illustrated edition of Birkin's autobiography, first published in 1932, offers a unique insight into the excitement and thrills of racing that he loved. A new foreword by Allan Winn and reflections on Birkin's life by Derek Bell add depth and context to this fascinating account.
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