Petrolicious - November 10, 2015

7 BOOKS WE FELL IN LOVE WITH THIS WEEK

Today, most racing drivers are singularly focused on just one type of racing. But Mark Donohue (1937-1975) stood out from the pack by being practiced and accomplished across several different ones. Nicknamed "Captain Nice," Donohue possessed a degree from Brown in mechanical engineering. This setup and engineering advantage served Donohue well, for he would go on to win three Trans-Am titles, the Indy 500 in 1972, winning a Grand National race, and dominating the Can-Am series in 1973 with the insane Porsche 917-30. While trying to conquer Formula 1 in 1975, Donohue's life end at the age 37 after a crash.

If you are interested in the era of American racing from the '60s and '70s, you may well enjoy Donohue's book. It's a few stories in one, and well worth a read. Previously out of print, the updated edition from Bentley includes a section of color photographs, along with reminisces from Donohue's contemporaries.

Review from and courtesy of Petrolicious - November 10, 2015

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