Title: A CHEQUERED LIFE
Graham Warner and the Chequered Flag
Author Richard Heseltine
Binding: Hard Cover
Number of photos: 140 illustrations
Book Condition: NEW
Number of pages 130 pages
Dimensions:
Width: 214 mm
Height: 258 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Publisher: Veloce Publishing Ltd Published: 15 December 2013
ISBN Number
ISBN 10: 1845844130
ISBN 13: 9781845844134
Availability: IN STOCK
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ABOUT
This
is the story of Graham Warner and his plucky London-based dealership/race
team, the Chequered Flag, which bested all-comers in most major motorsport
disciplines. Former RAF man Warner competed at international level as a
sports car driver, created the Gemini brand of Formula Juniors as a manufacturer,
fielded cars on behalf of Lotus, Brabham and McLaren as an entrant, and
as a talent spotter, he gave Jim Clark his maiden start in a single-seater,
later running drivers such as Jackie Stewart, Jackie Ickx, Piers Courage
and many more on motorsport's nursery slope. Having reached the pinnacle
of Formula One with a privateer Brabham, Warner changed tack and fielded
the fearsome Lancia Stratos with memorable success in rallying, before
returning to his first love of aviation.
Here for the first time is the full story of one of the unsung heroes
of motorsport.
Features
The first and only book on the subject
Graham Warner has previously ignored requests to do a book
Taps into massive nostalgia for historic motor sport
Covers a golden era in rallying in addition to circuit racing
Many images from Graham’s own archive
Many iconic marques and models included
Features anecdotes about more than 20 famous F1 drivers
Offers a behind-the-scenes look, warts and all
Also appeals to aviation enthusiasts
Covers the restoration of a Blenheim bomber
About The Author
Richard Heseltine is a freelance journalist specialising in classic and
contemporary performance cars and motor racing history. A former staff
member on Classic & Sports Car and Motor Sport, he has contributed
to more than 50 motoring titles including Octane, Classic Cars, Car, Autosport,
RACER and Motorsport News, while also writing for several websites and
newspapers, such as The Guardian. Richard has authored books on subjects
as diverse as the rise of the British specialist sports car movement, legendary
Ferrari racing cars and Italian design classics. Richard lives in London,
where he nurses his addiction to old Alfa Romeos.