About the Author

Freelance journalist Ian Wagstaff won the Mercedes Benz Montagu of Beaulieu Trophy for his book The British at Le Mans, a precursor to The British at Indianapolis. Early in his career he wrote for Autosport and Motoring News, before becoming press and promotions manager at Silverstone in the late 1970s. His work for publications such as Racecar Engineering, Race Engine Technology, Performance Racing Industry, The Paddock, The Red Bulletin and Zytek Motorsport has taken him to races endurance races throughout Europe and the USA.