{"title":"John Starkey","description":"\u003cp\u003eJohn Starkey’s work delves into the thrilling world of sports, blending meticulous research with vivid storytelling. His books, such as \u003cem\u003eFord versus Ferrari\u003c\/em\u003e, capture the intense rivalries and technical mastery that define competitive racing, offering fresh perspectives on iconic moments in sporting history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect narratives that bring to life the passion, innovation, and drama behind the scenes of sport. Starkey’s engaging style makes complex events accessible, appealing to both dedicated enthusiasts and those new to the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ford-versus-ferrari-by-john-starkey-9781836441694","title":"Ford versus Ferrari","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong before the Hollywood lights, this is the true, full-throttle story behind the Ford-Ferrari war that defined a racing era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFord versus Ferrari\u003c\/em\u003e goes far beyond the dramatized 2019 film to deliver the definitive, richly detailed account of the personalities, machines, politics, and motivations that clashed at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966. With an insider's grasp and a historian's eye, John Starkey uncovers the real drama behind the corporate rivalry that reshaped motorsport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Henry Ford II's failed bid to buy Ferrari to the last-minute technical fixes and pitlane tensions, this book unpacks how the GT40 emerged as both a symbol and a weapon in Ford's quest to dominate endurance racing. Along the way, readers will meet the figures at the heart of the story—Ken Miles, Carroll Shelby, Enzo Ferrari, and many more—in all their complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47910617186540,"sku":"9781836441694","price":69.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}]}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/john-starkey.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}