Sports Car Racing in Camera 1970-79

Sports Car Racing in Camera 1970-79

Following the success of Haynes' "Formula 1 in Camera" titles, the spotlight is turned towards sports car racing in the 1970s. Meticulously researched photographs, all of them in colour, are brought to life through the author's well-observed and atmospheric commentary to create a visually stunning and highly nostalgic record of this multi-faceted decade. This glorious book will appeal not only to motor racing enthusiasts but also to anyone interested in the racing history of sports car manufacturers.

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Paul Parker is the author of Sports Car Racing in Camera 1960-69, Fomula 1 in Camera 1960-69 and Formula 1 in Camera 1970-79. He is a freelance writer and superb photo researcher, with work published in Octane, Motor Sport, Classic Cars, Forza!, Jaguar World Monthly and the Daily Telegraph. He lives in Switzerland.

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The early 1970s saw a golden era when Porsche's flat-12 917 dominated
challenged from time to time by Ferrari 512S and Alfa Romeo T33/3 rivals.Into 1972
Ferrari's open-top 312PB came good
and in 1973 the Mirage M6 and Matra-Simca MS670 won races too.The 1973 season saw the last running of the Targa Florio on the classic 44-mile Sicilian circuit
and Ferrari's formal withdrawal from sports car racing.For 1976
a new Group 5 or 'Silhouette' formula was added alongside Group 6: Porsche dominated both categories with occasional interventions by BMW and Alpine-Renault.Alfa Romeo ruled the 1977 season
winning every race.For 1978-79
the Porsche 935 was the weapon of choice
but new rivals appeared at the close of the decade.Besides the Porsche 935
race winners in 1980 were Lancia Beta Monte Carlo
De Cadenet LM
Rondeau M379B (on home soil at Le Mans) and Osella PA8.