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Mark Donohue: Technical Excellence at Speed – Book Review

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Mark Donohue: Technical Excellence at SpeedBook Review, Mark Donohue: Technical Excellence at Speed

In the first full biography of Mark Donohue, author Michael Argetsinger tells the story of racing’s ultimate driver-engineer, one who set the standard for generations to come. He also explains how Donohue’s life and career were shaped by his friends, family, and fellow drivers, as well as by the rapid changes in technology and competition that swept through racing during his time.

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