• Kris Meeke is the first British driver to become Intercontinental Rally Champion
• The driving force behind Peugeot UK entering the Intercontinental Championship
• Kris was mentored by Colin McRae, possibly the world’s best ever rally driver
• Winning the title in a rookie year proves Kris is a very special talent
• Plenty of fight-backs to inspire young rally drivers
• Living proof that dreams are achievable
• Consistently the fastest driver throughout the season, showing real natural skill
• Bad luck is part of sport, but Kris never gives up
• Includes stunning photography of every round
Kris Meeke – Intercontinental Rally Challenge Champion
By Simon McBride
The story of how Kris Meeke and Peugeot UK won the Intercontinental Rally Championship in their rookie year, from the disastrous opening round in Monte Carlo, to the ecstasy of winning the San Remo rally and the Championship in the same weekend is bound to be an inspiration to all young rally drivers.
This is the gripping tale of how Kris and Peugeot defied expectations and made their mark on this highly competitive championship. When he first burst on to the rally scene, there were those who felt that Kris was quick but lacked the consistency to succeed at the highest level – but the man from Dungannon proved them wrong in the style of his mentor and rally legend, Colin McRae.
The best of Kris is still to come, but you can read all about how it all started right now in this beautifully illustrated book which has just become available from Veloce Publishing, full of stunning rally action photography it’s for sale in all good bookshops or direct from www.velocebooks.com
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Rallying is in Simon’s blood – his dad took him to spectate at his first event when he was just 11 months old. Simon went on to combine his love of motorsport and journalism for a living, beginning his career with work experience on two very different titles: The Larne Gazette, a local weekly from his home town, and a national weekly, Motorsport News. After reading Media Studies at the University of London he accepted a job with Wilmington Publishing, as staff writer for its automotive titles, he then worked at Auto Express for two years, before deciding to go freelance. Simon is currently Consumer Editor at Parker’s Online. So far, Simon has competed as a works driver for Skoda and Abarth on a rally and two hillclimbs.
SPECIFICATION
Hardback • 250mm (tall) x 207mm • 160 pages • Over 100 colour photographs
ISBN: 9781845840716
Available now. UK £19.99, USA $39.95
MORE INFORMATION
View sample pages and sample text on – http://www.veloce.co.uk
RETAIL SALES
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ISBN 9781845840716
UPC 636847040710
Available now.
UK £19.99, USA $39.95
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