V8 supercars have been a huge Australian motorsport success story for over a quarter of a century. With huge crowds, multi-million dollar TV rights deals and generations of household megastars – from Peter Brock and Dick Johnson to Craig Lowndes and Marcos Ambrose – the ‘V8s have made the sport a globally recognized phenomenon.
In the new hardcover photo book Supercars: The held VS Ford Era 1993-2020 (Gelding Street Press $ 39.99), former editor of Luke West muscle car magazine, has put together a full and compelling story about this unique Australian sport.
West provides detailed insights into how each individual championship won, and tracks the evolution of the Supercars class between 1993 and 2020. He witnesses the drama of each year at Bathurst, the clashes, the shattering, the controversy and the magical moments that come from each colored one Year title fight. It also features 12 fascinating profiles of star drivers who shaped the sport, and outlines the twists and turns of each championship season and key developments off the track.
With over 150 color photos and fascinating anecdotes, Supercars is a real insider’s guide and a must for every die-hard racing fan.
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About the author
Luke West is a lifelong motorsport tragedy who turned his passion into a job – if you can call it work. Luke is an Australian car historian with an eye for colorful characters, whimsical content and meaningful moments. He has a particular fondness for unearthing untold stories and bringing them to life. He was the editor of Australia’s most popular retro automobile magazine, Australian Muscle Car, for eight years, followed by a stint on Auto Action. He spent several seasons as a V8 Supercars oncourse announcer, including twice as anchor for the Bathurst 1000 PA commentary team. He’s also tried his hand at television commentary.
