The full story of bells career with porsche, from the fearsome 917 to the iconic 956, 962 and 911. Press internationals new book, derek bell all my porsche races. My racing life by alan henry and derek bell 1988, hardcover the lowestpriced item in unused and unworn condition with absolutely no signs of wear. Alan henry and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. But i was knackered, id never driven in such humidity in my life. Derek bell, how does a farmhand become a fivetimes le. Stirling moss, my racing life signed, limited edition stirling moss, my. He also raced in formula one for the ferrari, wheatcroft, mclaren, surtees and tecno teams.
It was amazing that we were put together like that, and that i could experience so many emotions, derek bell concluded. Stirling moss, my racing life signed, limited edition. He grew up on a ferm an helpit wi rinnin a caravan site near pagham harbour afore bein encouraged bi his stepfaither bernard hender tae tak up racin in 1964 wi lotus seven. Derek bell has 26 books on goodreads with 82 ratings.
Derek bell my racing life in his highly readable autobiography, derek bell recalls a life in motor racing that spanned over 40 years and was packed with. If any one of those elements is missing, were not going to win le mans. The elusive quest for racial justice, on librarything librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers home groups talk zeitgeist. The debut book in the new york times bestselling contract series, the contract is a middle grade baseball novel inspired by the youth of legendary sports icon and role model derek jeter. Derek bell is a legendary motor racing driver who is regarded as one of the greatest sports car and endurance racing drivers of his era. Lauda the epic 1976 formula 1 season by paul fearnley sale. My racing life, and clinical signs colour aids, and more on. His practice focuses on commercial list litigation, which ranges from public company disputes, to merger and acquisition litigation, securities litigation, competition litigation.
Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, may not be included. Derek reginald bell mbe born 31 october 1941 in pinner, middlesex is a umwhile racin driver frae ingland wha wis extremely sonsie in sportscaur racing, winnin 5 times at le mans. It pertains to making a fair odds line and includes a link to an excel program that i cre. Derek can also deliver motivational presentations on teambuilding and the importance of working effectively as a team. Derek, we must have the best designers, the best engineers, the best mechanics, the best aerodynamics, the best engines, the best tyres, the best drivers, and the best of luck. Derek bell is a key member of the firms litigation, arbitration and investigations group. Five times le mans winner, three times daytona 24 winner and the two times world sports car champion, is regarded as one of the greatest sports car and endurance racing drivers of his era. Derek bell, my racing life having been kindeled by an ipad, it was surprisingly entertaining to pick up a real book. Search for library items search for lists search for. Overview byderek bell with alan henry derek bell has enjoyed one of the most successful, diverse and wideranging careers of any british racing driver. Embedded in both books are techniques from lindamood bells visualizing and verbalizing as well as reading specialist maryanne wolfs raveo program. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading.
May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Derek bell we found 261 entries for derek bell in the us. Stirling moss my racing life by sir stirling moss with simon taylor, foreword by lewis hamilton limited edition, signed for the book launch at the rac club, london. His charm, wit, and charisma have made him a popular afterdinner speaker at conferences around the world. He died on may 22, 1998 in santa maria, california. I remember thinking, ive been flown out all this way to show them how good this guys car is, and how good derek bell is meant to be, and i cant even finish 100 miles. Dec 01, 2014 buy derek bell my racing life reissue by bell, derek, henry, alan isbn. The item may be missing the original packaging such as the original box or bag or tags or in the original packaging but not sealed. Bell demonstratin the ferrari 312b3 spazzaneve test caur at the 2008 goodwood festival o speed. He has been described by fellow racer hansjoachim stuck as one of. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Dale earnhardt, danny ongias, jacky ickx, derek bell, and tom sneva and a bunch of others were all a part of this field. Overview by derek bell with alan henry derek bell has enjoyed one of the most successful, diverse and wideranging careers of any british racing driver.
My racing life signed derek bell has become one of motor racing s national treasures. Derek bell has become one of motor racings national treasures. He is best known as one of the worlds finest ever endurance sports car drivers, winning le mans five times and the daytona 24 hours three times, as well as numerous other significant sports car races. The racing career of ferraris 3litre grand prix and sports cars. The book is wonderfully illustrated with a text that shows the best racers had far less to do with luck than preparation, attitude and skill. It was the most memorable race of my life, to finish third on fathers day with my son and of course andy who i adore. A fivetime le mans winner, twotime world sportscar champion, newlyinducted fia hall of famer and a driver who reached the highs of f1 with ferrari and the pinnacle of endurance racing with among other brands, porsche. See all 8 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. In this highly readable autobiography he recalls a life in motor racing that spanned over 40 years and was packed with achievement and diversity.
Embedded in both books are techniques from lindamood bells visualizing and verbalizing as well as reading specialist maryanne wolfs raveo. Fivetime le mans winner derek bell recounts the race of his life to autosports kevin turner during a break in filming at this years goodwood festival of. Buy derek bell my racing life reissue by bell, derek, henry, alan isbn. Derek bell in the wheatcroft racing brabham bt26 at the nurburgring in 1970. Thorsons publishing group ltd, denington estate, wellingborough, northamptonshire nn8 2ro. Naturally, endurance racing figures large, but many other strands of the sport are covered, bell having also raced lotus and brabham formula three cars and f2 brabhams and ferraris. Books by derek bell author of derek bell goodreads. My racing life hardcover may 5, 2015 by alan henry author 4. The book in this very personal book, stirling moss guides the reader through his motor racing life with a fascinating, insightful and often amusing commentary to an unrivalled collection of over 300 photographs, many of which. The subject is not just derek, but specifically his 29year career as a frontline racer of porsches. Derek bell my racing life by derek bell, 9780992820992, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. We caught up with him at his childhood playground, otherwise known as goodwood motor circuit.
He raced in formula ane for the ferrari, mclaren, surtees an tecno teams. Derek bell is a driver that needs no introduction to sportscar fans, but were going to give him one anyway. Possible ex library copy, thatll have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Derek bell my racing life by bell derek henry alan abebooks.
Derek bell has enjoyed one of the most successful, diverse and wideranging careers of any british racing driver. Sure, by the time the thing had petered out the series was a shell of its former self, but if you want to argue with the 1984 talladega iroc race field you have rocks in your head. Group 2 the genesis of world rallying autographed by vic elford last one. This is a highly readable autobiography in which derek bell recalls his diverse motorsport life, including his eight classic 24hour endurance sports car race victories. As a young boy, derek jeter dreams of being the shortstop for the new york yankees. Derrick bell and other legal scholars began using the phrase critical race theory in the 1970s as a takeoff on critical legal theory, a branch of legal scholarship that challenges the. Derek bell the 60yearold racing driver, who has won le mans five times, once owned his dream car but let it go at a silly price. Alan henry 9 june 1947 3 march 2016 was a british grand prix reporter and book author. Points in italics are being ignored because they were your second race that day. I wrote the following article several years ago, but received a request to post it again.
Get too wrapped up in ebooks and its easy to forget how satisfying it is. Finally a superb autobiography by derek bell, one of the true heroes of international sports car racing in the glory days of motorsport. He is a fivetime le mans winner, threetime daytona 24 winner and twotime world sports car champion. He was married to bo derek, linda evans, ursula andress and pati behrs. Simeone foundation automotive museum posts facebook. My life as a book, my life as a stuntboy, and my life as a cartoonist were written for reluctant middlereaders, especially those needing extra visual support. Limited edition, signed for the book launch at the rac club, london. Derek reginald bell mbe born 31 october 1941 in pinner, middlesex, england is a british racing driver.
My racing life biography hardcover october 19, 1988 by alan henry adapter, derek bell author. At the end of the day that was the most amazing thing. Derek was a formula 1 analyst for espn and then fox sports. Derek bells dazzling porsche career shows how the greatest never. Stuck for that christmas gift for the racing car fan in your life. In sportscar racing, he won the le mans 24 hours five times, the daytona 24 three times and the world sportscar championship twice. Points in bold are being considered for the current points. Formula one to have led a charmed life, but derek bell drove as many terrible. Author division derek bell is composed of at least 3 distinct authors, divided by their works.
You might expect a professional racing driver whos won le mans five times. May 12, 2020 it was amazing that we were put together like that, and that i could experience so many emotions, derek bell concluded. Get full address, contact info, background report and more. Derek bell all my porsche races, a book by derek bell, the full story of bells career with porsche, from the fearsome 917 to the iconic 956, 962 and 911. Derek bell and renowned motorsport author richard heseltine document each and every race that he drove for porsche, offering a fascinating and very personal insight into a golden era for the marque and for sportscar racing in general. There is something of his other achievements in the introduction but it is not the allencompassing work that was derek bell my racing life written on a similar basis by the late alan henry and published back in 1988. He haes been describit bi fellae racer hansjoachim stuck as ane o the maist liked drivers o his generation. Derek bell, the 1985 and 1986 world sportscar champion and five times winner of le mans, has contributed to the evergrowing list of racing driver autobiographies. Green points are the best five races out of your last ten race days within 12 months the average of these are your current points.
This completely new and updated edition of his autobiography celebrates the superb motor racing career of one derek bell has become one of motor racing s national treasures. Derek bell books list of books by author derek bell thriftbooks. Derek bell my racing life by derek bell, alan henry. See all books authored by derek bell, including derek bell. After breaking into formula 1 with ferrari, derek bell soon established himself as an endurance specialist, winning le mans five times and thrice claiming the spoils at the 24 hours of daytona.
1516 786 1266 52 27 959 566 1552 340 1420 1381 550 1117 1138 821 1389 993 413 1001 932 242 1449 864 747 725 661 28 869 413 1015 1147