Up to Speed: The Roycroft Years in New Zealand Motor Racing by Scott Thomson

The remarkable life behind New Zealand motor racing

Very Good Condition – Light shelf wear with minor surface scuffing to the dust jacket, light edge wear, and a firm binding. 

Up to Speed tells the story of Ron Roycroft and the formative years of New Zealand motor racing. Scott Thomson follows Roycroft’s life from the challenges of the Depression and wartime years through a career that brought six national titles and memorable contests against leading local and international drivers. The book also documents the cars that shaped his racing, including Bugattis, an Alfa Romeo P3 and a V12 Ferrari, with detailed accounts of preparation, competition and significant events. More than a biography, it is a richly illustrated history of an important era in the sport, showing how Roycroft helped establish the foundations later built upon by New Zealand champions such as Bruce McLaren, Denny Hulme and Chris Amon.