Rally Inside The World Rally Championship

For 30 years some of the most talented and bravest drivers have battled across the continents of the world to claim what is arguably motorsport's toughest prize: the World Rally Championship. Now a multi-million dollar, global technology battle and terrestrial television phenomenon played out over the frozen wastes of Finland, the dusty plains of Australia and the sun-kissed mountain roads of Corsica, the WRC has reached its 30th birthday. This book celebrates that important milestone and paints an exhaustively detailed picture of the people and personalities who have shaped this great sport. The Complete Book of the World Rally Champions provides a biographical account of the 65 men who have won at least one World Championship Rally since 1973. The biographies are compiled by the sport's leading writers and historians and complemented by stunning photography. The book includes a detailed and accurate statistical career record of each driver, plus highlights of all the significant cars.

Drawing upon interviews with key people in the World Rally Championship as well as trans-local ethnographic research, this book explores questions of commerciality and sporting identity, tackling the sport's controversial handling of the shift into 'the commercial age'. It is essential reading on combining sporting heritage and commercial progress.

The World Rally Guide is the perfect companion not only for the professionals who cover the World Rally Championship, but also for those passionate enthusiast in love with rallying. This is the first edition of the guide, a compilation of results, references and statistics for all the 596 rounds between 1973 and 2019. For the first time in the pages of the same book, you will find the special stage winners and the rally plates for each of the 596 WRC rounds. For each of the 38 drivers with at least three wins, you will find their complete WRC records. With more than 500 photos, The World Rally Guide is the perfect gift for any enthusiast.

Drawing upon interviews with key people in the World Rally Championship as well as trans-local ethnographic research, this book explores questions of commerciality and sporting identity, tackling the sport's controversial handling of the shift into 'the commercial age'. It is essential reading on combining sporting heritage and commercial progress.

The Subaru Impreza first appeared on the World Rally scene in 1993, taking a hat-trick of World Rally Manfacturers' Championships, in 1995, 1996 and 1997. The drivers the likes of Marku Alen, Ari Vatanen, and Colin McRae have competed in the World Rally Championship in Imprezas and all went on to winning the World Rally Drivers' Championship in Imprezas. These cars continued to compete on the World Rally stage until the end of 2008, when the Subaru World Rally Team unfortunately withdrew from rallying. This brand new Haynes Manual covers one of the most iconic rally cars in recent years, and does so in perfect detail. People that love the Impreza, really love the Impreza, so get the full facts and specs now!

The Little Book of Waterford is a compendium of fascinating, obscure, strange and entertaining facts about County Waterford. Here you will find out about Waterford's industrial past, its proud sporting heritage, its arts and culture and its famous (and occasionally infamous) men and women. Through quaint villages and bustling towns, this book takes the reader on a journey through County Waterford and its vibrant past. A reliable reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage and the secrets of this ancient county.

Subaru and Jaguar provide outstanding examples of what can be achieved when brand development and relationship marketing are combined to create a world class brand. Subaru achieved victory in the World Rally Championship. Jaguar are now an important new player in Grand Prix racing. This book tells the inside stories behind these campaigns and brand building strategies, and will be of interest as compelling case studies of sports sponsorship and brand development.