Publisher Description

On June 11, 1955, Lance Macklin became a central player in motor racing's worst tragedy. Not only did that day at Le Mans scar him forever, but it went on to become his most lasting legacy. Who, many over the years have asked, was that 'gentleman driver' in the Healey?One thing's for sure: he was no amateur. That day overshadowed the remarkable career of one of British racing's leading lights, of a driver who befriended and mentored champions, who was stunningly quick on the track and charming off it.Featuring a wealth of archival material and new interviews, this book finally tells the fascinating story of one of motorsport's most underrated and misunderstood talents.

Author Biography

Jack Barlow is a New Zealand-born writer. He has written on a variety of topics for publications including The New York Times, The Guardian and various New Zealand media outlets.Currently living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, he has a strong passion for sport, music and literature.

Table of Contents

Chapter One: NoelChapter Two: Mischief MakerChapter Three: WarChapter Four: The Racetrack BeckonsChapter Five: Heroics at Chimay; from Invicta to Aston MartinChapter Six: On the RiseChapter Seven: Drama at the Targa Florio; Success with Aston MartinChapter Eight: Professional Racing DriverChapter Nine: Dashing around the Continent: a Podium at Le MansChapter Ten: Victory at SilverstoneChapter 11: No Fun at HWMChapter 12: Never, Ever InterestedChapter 13: Adventures with Austin HealeyChapter 14: TragedyChapter 15: One Last ShotChapter 16: When the Party's OverChapter 17: The (Wayward) Family ManChapter 18: An Irish MisadventureChapter 19: In LoveChapter 20: New Zealand DaysChapter 21: Years of StruggleChapter 22: Twilight in SpainChapter 23: "Nobody Would be Interested in That"Epilogue

Long Description

On June 11, 1955, Lance Macklin became a central player in motor racing's worst tragedy. Not only did that day at Le Mans scar him forever, but it went on to become his most lasting legacy. Who, many over the years have asked, was that 'gentleman driver' in the Healey? One thing's for sure: he was no amateur. That day overshadowed the remarkable career of one of British racing's leading lights, of a driver who befriended and mentored champions, who was stunningly quick on the track and charming off it. Featuring a wealth of archival material and new interviews, A Race with Infamy: The Lance Macklin Story finally tells the fascinating story of one of motorsport's most underrated and misunderstood talents.

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