Viewed through the eyes of an engineer, and the detailed recollections of those who were there, this is a fascinating account of the trials and tribulations of leading edge race engine design from 1952 to 1966.

    He has a reputation as a good, clean-cut guy who not only lives his life that way, but races that way. Follow Matt from his early racing days in Cambridge, WI to his rise in the Winston Cup Series as 2000's Rookie of the Year to 2002's winningest driver.

    The great sports racing cars of this era have a strong enthusiast following, particularly those of the Prancing Horse, which was competing primarily against the Ford GT40 and the Porsche 917.- The years 1964-67 when Ford Challenged the supremacy of Ferrari, at LeMans in particular- Battling with Porsche from 1969 to the end of 1971 and coming out worse- The switch to 3-litre sports car racing for 1972 and Ferrari's domination of the category against opposition from Matra and Alfa Romeo- Ferrari's defeat by the French v12s in 1973 and Maranello's withdrawal from the class of racing- The thinking of Enzo Ferrari and his engineers- The relationships of private owners and the factory- Interviews with owners and entrants, plus correspondence with Ferrari- Specifications, works drivers, and international race results.

    He has woven together a rich tapestry of horse racing lore.

    Brilliant photos depict legends like Manuel Fangio, the unforgettable Ayrton Senna, man of action Bernie Ecclestone and five-time world champion Michael Schuhmacher. A pot-pourri of exciting events and memorable moments have been put together for every championship year ensuring a very special and unusual trip through the history of the world of motor racing’s most exciting discipline.