An Everyday Journey Through its History, Facts and Trivia 2 February 1898: The first four-wheeled automobile, an imported Panhard et Levassor, was driven in Japan. 1954: The legendary Ford Thunderbird was launched at the Detroit Auto Show. 2004: A standard 2004 Dodge Ram SRT-10, driven by NASCAR driver Brendan Gaughan (USA), reached a speed of 248.783 km/h (154.587 mph) at the Daimler Chrysler Proving Grounds in Chelsea, Michigan, USA, to establish a new speed record for production pickup trucks. Belt up and enjoy this 365-day ride as you cruise past the most momentous motoring events in history. Packed with fascinating facts about races, motorists and the history of the mighty engine, this book is a must-have for any car enthusiast. SELLING POINTS: Motoring has always been popular and is becoming bigger due to TV programmes such as Top Gear, which receives 5 million views per show on average in the UK. The Beaulieu Motoring Museum had a footfall of 400,000 visitors in its sixtieth anniversary year (2012) and is testament to the growing interest of motoring. '365 Days of Motoring' uses the same format as the popular website and smartphone app This Day in Music, which receives 120,000 hits a month.
Author Biography
Nigel P. Freestone is Head of the Environmental Science Department at University of Northampton. He is also a freelance writer and has had numerous books and historical features published. His main interests are chemistry, motoring and football.
