Where the Writer Meets the Road

Sam Posey is familiar to motorsport fans through his articles for Road & Track and other automotive publications, as well as his work as a broadcast commentator covering Formula One, the Indianapolis 500, and other events. His experience as a professional driver in the 1960s and 1970s informs his writing and observations, along with his personal acquaintances with such drivers as Mario Andretti, Dan Gurney, Phil Hill, Roger Penske, and Brian Redman. This anthology collects the best of Sam Posey's automotive journalism for print and television. It includes long articles on such events as the 1958 French Grand Prix, the original Can-Am sports-car series, and the 24 Hours of Le Mans; in-depth profiles of drivers Phil Hill and Brian Redman; and broadcast introductions for the Monaco Grand Prix and other races.