Description
Product ID: | 9781910505700 |
Product Form: | Hardback |
Country of Manufacture: | GB |
Title: | Driven To Crime |
Subtitle: | True stories of wrongdoing in motor racing |
Authors: | Author: Crispian Besley |
Page Count: | 512 |
Subjects: | True crime, True crime, Motor sports, Motor sports |
Description: | Select Guide Rating People lie, cheat, steal and even kill for a variety of reasons, one of which is to go motor racing, a particularly expensive and egotistical sport. This intriguing book, the result of years of research, encompasses not just those who have been 'driven to crime' in order to pay for their sport. People lie, cheat, steal and even kill for a variety of reasons, one of which is to go motor racing, a particularly expensive and egotistical sport. This intriguing book, the result of years of research, encompasses not just those who have been ‘driven to crime’ in order to pay for their sport but also characters within motor racing who have been involved in wrongdoing, sometimes through no fault of their own. Over 60 true stories cover webs of deceit and numerous crimes including drug trafficking, corruption, embezzlement, robbery, fraud, murder and money laundering. The author investigates misdemeanours at all levels, from drivers, designers and mechanics to team owners, entrants and sponsors.
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Imprint Name: | Evro Publishing |
Publisher Name: | Evro Publishing |
Country of Publication: | GB |
Publishing Date: | 2022-10-27 |