{ "item_title" : "Brooklands 1926", "item_author" : [" Ivoir Kent "], "item_description" : "Before Formula One became a global phenomenon, a legendary circuit in Surrey witnessed the beginning of Britain's official Grand Prix history.On August 7, 1926, the roar of powerful racing engines echoed across Brooklands as nine extraordinary machines lined up for an event that would secure a permanent place in motorsport history. Behind the wheel were daring competitors, pioneering engineers, and ambitious racing talents determined to prove themselves in an era when speed demanded extraordinary courage and mechanical failure could end everything in an instant.A century later, the story of that remarkable race deserves to be remembered.Brooklands 1926: The Birth of British Grand Prix Racing takes readers into the thrilling world of early motorsport, where revolutionary engineering, fierce international rivalry, and remarkable human endurance converged on the world's first purpose-built motor racing circuit.Discover how the extraordinary vision of Hugh and Ethel Locke King transformed the Surrey countryside into a pioneering centre of speed, how French manufacturers brought their most sophisticated racing machines to Britain, and how legendary competitors battled mechanical breakdowns, dangerous conditions, and punishing cockpit temperatures in pursuit of victory.From the extraordinary triumph of Robert Sénéchal and Louis Wagner to Malcolm Campbell's determined performance, this richly detailed historical account explores the personalities, machines, and unforgettable moments that defined Britain's inaugural Grand Prix.Inside this compelling journey through motorsport history, discover: The remarkable origins of Brooklands and the engineering ambition behind its legendary banked circuit.The drivers, rivalries, and racing pioneers who shaped the historic 1926 competition.The revolutionary Delage, Bugatti, Talbot, and British racing machines that pushed automotive engineering to its limits.The dramatic race that tested human endurance and mechanical reliability over nearly 300 miles.The triumphs, tragedies, and technological breakthroughs that shaped Brooklands' extraordinary history.The circuit's transformation during wartime, its preservation, and the enduring legacy celebrated during its 2026 centenary.More than the story of a single race, this book explores a defining chapter in British sporting and engineering history, revealing how ambition, innovation, and determination helped establish a tradition that would eventually become part of the wider world of modern Grand Prix racing.Perfect for enthusiasts of classic automobiles, historic racing circuits, Formula One heritage, British motoring history, and the remarkable pioneers who transformed motorsport.Travel back to the summer of 1926 and discover where Britain's Grand Prix legacy began.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers3.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/9/79/816/598/9798165987038_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "20.99", "online_price" : "20.99", "our_price" : "20.99", "club_price" : "20.99", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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