Driven by Desire
The Desire Wilson Story
| Format: Hardcover, 160 Pages Item: 196253 ISBN: 9781845843892 SpecsIllustrations: 150 color & b/w photos Size: 8.0 x 10.0 x .6 Weight: 1.875 lb. Published: October 15th 2011 DC: AE Price: $49.95 In Stock |
The story of the driver rated by many as the best woman ever to race cars, and the most capable ever to have driven in Formula One. Her 50-year career began at the age of five in South Africa, moving to Holland and England and then the USA, before gaining renewed life at the famous Goodwood Revival historic race events. This fascinating story shows that a woman can, and did, fight her way to the top of motorsport. |
Alan Wilson has been in the business of motorsport since 1969. He has raced cars and motorcycles, and developed and managed major international race facilities, race series and events. After marrying Desiré in 1975, he and his racing wife moved from South Africa to Holland, and then the UK, where he became a director of the Brands Hatch companies before moving to the USA in 1983. Wilson Motorsport Inc., the track design company Alan and Desiré established together, has developed many different race facilities, including the award winning Miller Motorsports Park. Alan has been Des’ partner in her racing and her life for over 35 years. |
