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Sandro Martini is a seasoned journalist who has worked in Italy and the USA. He has spent years researching the facts and creating a story which tells us much about men, their addiction to speed and the love of the machine at a particular time in history. Martini has given talks on the book in USA and the UK.
"Martini writes about the dawn of motor racing, a violent and treacherous sport where men serviced their addiction to speed and etched their names in history with blood. Enjoy riding with the greats, it's a rush." - Ben Collins aka The Stig; "Every fan of motor racing should read this book. How the legendary Italian drivers of the past forged the sport we love today with blood and bone." - Mario Andretti, motor sport legend"; A great read! An incredible tale of skill and courage based on true events." - Alex Baldolini, 250cc/moto2 WSS rider; "Tracks" is written in a romantic, nostalgic tone, almost with a film noir feel. ... an eye opener."--The New York Times ; "A sprawling, adrenaline-drenched story that will appeal even to readers who know next to nothing about auto racing."--Kirkus Reviews; "The subsequent decade of research has resulted in a dramatic and lively novel, set in an era that has always been ripe for this type of fictional treatment. It would make a good movie." -- Motor Sport Magazine ; "If you love motor racing, this is definitely the book for you. Martini has written a gripping novel set in the 1930's when competition was strong between motor racing heroes of Fascist Italy and Nazi Germany."-- IMDb; "...a monumental achievement that brings to life the motor racing experience of Italy and Germany during the first half of the twentieth century. It's a remarkable story that is impeccably written and researched."-- Readers Favorite "Meticulously researched, beautifully crafted, and a captivating read from beginning to end, Tracks: Racing the Sun focuses on the men and women plying their trade and skills in the early days of motor racing, breathtakingly told against a rich background of Il Duce's Italy and Hitler's Germany." --Historical Novel Society
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