Emerson Fittipaldi
Author | : Karl Ludvigsen |
Publisher | : Haynes Publications |
Total Pages | : 208 |
Release | : 2002 |
ISBN-10 | : 185960837X |
ISBN-13 | : 9781859608371 |
Rating | : 4/5 (7X Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Emerson Fittipaldi, in 1972 was crowned the youngest-ever World Champion at the age of 25, won the title again two years later to prove that he was one of the most outstanding talents of his generation. He and his brother Wilson realized their dream of creating the first Brazilian Grand Prix car. After a brief retirement, the bold Brazilian forged a second magnificent career in IndyCar racing, in which he scored wins in ten consecutive seasons. In this latest addition to his well-received driver biography series, Karl Ludvigsen - Emerson's friend since the 1960s - tells the whole enthralling story.