Fast Track Back – Longford Road Racing History 1953–1968 | Barry Green | 2000 [USED – SC – Out of Print]

A history of the Longford circuit in northern Tasmania — once Australasia's fastest road racing circuit. Written by Barry Green, the book tells the story of a brief but unforgettable era from 1953 to 1968, when world champion drivers in works Formula One cars and factory motorcycle teams came to challenge the circuit's unique features against the best Australasia could offer.

Longford was a genuine road circuit — run through the town on public roads, including a railway level crossing and a bridge, rather than a purpose-built track — which made it one of the most demanding and dangerous circuits drivers of the era encountered anywhere in the world. The era ended in 1968 and the circuit was never used for major racing again, making this a record of a period in Tasmanian sporting history that can't be repeated.

This is a thorough account of the meetings, the drivers and riders, and the town that hosted them.

Out of print and not commonly found.

CONDITION

Used. There is a large block of black texta on the title page, applied to obscure the previous owner's details, which has bled through to the inside front cover. Otherwise the book is in good condition — this is a cosmetic issue rather than damage affecting the readability of the text. Contact the bookshop on 03 6381 1545 for additional photos before purchasing.

BOOK DETAILS

• Softcover.
• 184 pages.
• Black and white photographs.
• Published 2000. Out of print.

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