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40th anniversary of the World Cup Rally April/May 2010
This was the world's toughest rally, contested by famous rally teams
From London to Mexico competitors fought their way across three continents
Graham Robson was deeply involved with the rally and writes with authority
Illustrations, maps, and charts show the scope of the rally Description
Continuing for six weeks, and covering 16,000 miles from London to Mexico City via some of the most varying, tortuous and difficult terrain on three continents, the 1970 World Cup Rally was a unique high-speed event, attracting many serious works teams such as Ford and British Leyland.
Despite the tremendous amounts of money spent choosing and developing new cars, completing months-long route surveys, and analysing every detail of diets, oxygen provision, and the number of crew members, out of an entry of more than 100 cars, only 23 cars made it to the finish.
It was then, and remains now, the toughest rally of all time. Synopsis
After the first ever intercontinental rally the London-Sydney in 1968 there was widespread enthusiasm for an even more difficult test. With the Football World Cup being held in Mexico in 1970, it was the perfect opportunity to hold a parallel, much tougher challenge the World Cup Rally.
Organisers John Sprinzel and John Brown secured sponsorship from the Daily Mirror and planned a unique high-speed event, lasting six weeks and covering 16,000 miles from London to Mexico City via some of the most varying, tortuous and difficult terrain on three continents.
Serious works teams such as Ford and British Leyland spent tremendous amounts choosing and developing new cars, completing months-long route surveys, and analysing every detail of diets, oxygen provision, and the number of crew members. Despite all this planning, out of an entry of more than 100, only 23 cars made it to the finish.
It was then, and remains now, the toughest rally of all time. Independent Reviews
"Rallying historian-in-chief Graham Robson tells the tale of the 16,000-mile 1970 World Cup Rally to Mexico over nine action-packed chapters. Robson's finest hour, worthy of the Jules Rimet Trophy." Classic & Sports Car
"This book is a truly engrossing read for any rally enthusiast, but perhaps more importantly, it is also a testament to an amazing and utterly heroic achievement the actual event itself." Old Stager
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must be regarded as the definitive book on the subject." Motor Cycle Club
"All the vital information is here, in one reference work, relayed with undeniable passion for the subject." Classic Cars
"Not only is the book well written, it must also be considered to be the definitive work on the subject." Mini Cooper Register
"Robsons World Cup Rally narrative zips along at a brisk tempo through the many twists and turns of an epic that began as a simple brilliant idea over a couple of drinks and took on a life of its own as so much talent, energy and money was thrown behind it." pattayamail.com
"As usual, Robson spins a great yarn, and this well illustrated book is a delightful read a must-buy for all dedicated rallying enthusiasts." New Zealand Classic Car
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