Lap of Honour is a compelling pictorial journey back to a Golden Age of Motor Racing, driven by the photographs and memories of a 12 year old schoolboy. It contains over 300 hitherto unpublished photographs, spanning 40 years. Armed only with an old Pentax, the author takes a "magical step back in time", revisiting yesterday's haunts and heroes and bringing them back to life. He does not dwell on facts, figures, dates and data, but conveys the atmosphere, beauty, excitement and humour of a timeless world.
In his foreword, Sir Stirling Moss describes "Lap of Honour "as "Absolutely enchanting. The pictures are really great. I'm amazed that Tim has never held a press pass". As a genuine 'fan's eye view', the motor racing world has never seen anything like this - it is being produced initially as a DVD with original music and the voice of Stirling Moss, although it naturally lends itself to the conventional "coffee table book" format.
Lively conversation and stunning shots of 'Mr Motor Racing' in 25 different cars celebrate the maestro's ongoing 'Lap of Honour',with a special tribute by historic racer and Dire Straits frontman Mark Knopfler OBE.
Other contributors include former world champions John Surtees and Sir Jack Brabham; Bette Hill, mother of Damon and widow of Graham; 50's racer Eric Thompson; the author's boyhood mentor, racer and test pilot 'Dizzy' Addicott; 60's saloon car champ Sir John Whitmore; Genesis manager Tony Smith and a host of stars from the 'Goodwood Revival.'
Lap of Honour appeals to devotees and non-devotees alike. It will be available alongside official Goodwood Road Racing Club merchandise at the Goodwood Revival' and 'Festival of Speed', which each attract over 100,000 people annually.
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(Stirling Moss & Roy Salvadori)