Freelance journalist Ian Wagstaff won the Mercedes Benz Montagu of Beaulieu Trophy for his book, The British at Le Mans. He wrote for Autosport and Motoring News before becoming press and promotions manager at Silverstone in the late 1970s. His current work for Racecar Engineering, Race Engine Technology, Performance Racing Industry, The Paddock, The Red Bulletin and Auto Technology takes him to races throughout Europe and the USA, including the Indianapolis 500.
"This is the most complete rendition of the history of the British
influence on Indianapolis. As you enjoy the many magazines,
newspapers, videos, and books that will be devoted to the 100 years
of Indianapolis 500 history, don't forget about 'The British at
Indianapolis' to round out that history, a very important and
significant piece of Indy history." - autoracinghistory.com "Two
words in the title of this book mean that, if you have any interest
in either, you should acquire it." - Vintage Racecar
"Wagstaff does a fine job and laces the story with plenty of quotes
from drivers and engineers. Highly recommended." - Classic Sports
Car "Packed with interviews, recollections, rare pics and vital
reference material, the 'British at Indianapolis' is a fitting
tribute to the Brits - on and off track - who have contributed to
Indy history." - Autosport
"Wagstaff's absorbing book will certainly set you right about the
involvement of British drivers, teams and designers in America's
most famous race, the Indy 500. It's 240 pages are well written,
carefully researched and illustrated with an apt and engaging
collection of pictures from all eras. Anecdotes, quotes and
character studies abound. Excellent." - Classic Cars "Wagstaff's
excellent new book is a reminder that the Brits and Indy have had
close relationships over many years. A lot of background work and
research must have gone into this book, which is also very well
illustrated." - Classic Driver (Australia)
"BOOK OF THE MONTH. Wagstaff clearly knows his stuff." - Octane
"With the text punctuated by informative sidebars, the drivers, the
cars, the technicalities and a host of behind-the-scenes details
are covered in Ian Wagstaff's profusely illustrated and superbly
constructed account of the world's most famous motor race from the
British perspective." - Speedscene
"From London-born Hughie Hughes in 1911 to Franchitti in 2010 and
yes, even Lewis Hamilton's win in F1, Wagstaff misses nothing -
many happy laps for anyone interested in the history of this
wonderful racetrack, an ultimate tribute to the greatness the
British brought to it." - Vintage Motorsport
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