World Encyclopaedia of Racing Drivers: The Definitive Reference to the Lives and Achievements of 2,500 International Racing Drivers Hardcover – Illustrated, 29 Jan. 2015

An extraordinary piece of work by the dedicated Peter Higham, who has spent a decade of his life on this master work. Unlike almost all other such books which are too blinkered to look beyond the endlessly over-publicised Formula 1 and thus follow the same old well-trodden ground, this sets out to cover all racing drivers, in all categories, ever. It does a remarkably scholarly job of it. If you value, as I do, books of motor racing history which provide genuinely new, rather than recycled, information, this is a must-have. And, at over 1000 pages, it's not expensive. When the quite small print order has run out, watch the values rise.

I read an article about this in Autosport magazine and just knew I had to buy this! What I enjoy most about this book is reading about the lesser known drivers who have since disappeared into obscurity, as well as the pre-war greats who have long been forgotten.Yes, the book will probably date as new champions are crowned, but it is (sadly) unlikely that a reference work of this type will ever be produced again. So if you like all forms of motorsport, be it F1, GP2, F3, Le Mans, Indycar, NASCAR or Touring Cars, then this is definitely worth the price.

Peter Higham has laid down a work of incredible depth, crossing the categories of motor racing that all too often are ignored when almost all else is focused on Formula 1. I defy anyone who loves motor racing not to come away without a greater knowledge of the sport as a whole and an understanding that there were some extraordinary characters who competed in earlier decades.

An absolute essential reference book for anyone interested in motor sport. Must have taken years to compile.

Indispensable if you love all forms of motor racing. Labour of love personified, and a must on any self-respecting fan;s bookshelf.

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Knowing Peter Higham's other books I expected his impressive depth of research and the tremendous breadth of international drivers he chronicles. But actually browsing through it drives home his book's inherent pleasure. You know you're in for good reading when you look up one driver and find yourself flipping through the pages, reading at random. On my way to look up James Hunt I came across current British Touring Car racer and open-wheel veteran Warren Hughes, controversial American sports-car driver Ed Hugus, Porsche Supercup star Patrick Huisman, current F1 racer Nico Hulkenberg, Can-Am and F1 legend Denny Hulme--then James--followed by Indycar champ Ryan Hunter-Reay, and the popular late '50s/early '60s Indy racer Jim Hurtubise. Quite an adventure.