--- product_id: 1207502 title: "Beast Hardcover – May 8, 2014" brand: "mario illien" price: "NT$5268" currency: TWD in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.tw/products/1207502-beast-hardcover-may-8-2014 store_origin: TW region: Taiwan --- # Beast Hardcover – May 8, 2014 **Brand:** mario illien **Price:** NT$5268 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Beast Hardcover – May 8, 2014 by mario illien - **How much does it cost?** NT$5268 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tw](https://www.desertcart.tw/products/1207502-beast-hardcover-may-8-2014) ## Best For - mario illien enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted mario illien brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Beast Hardcover – May 8, 2014 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91XPAFS57sL.jpg) ![Beast Hardcover – May 8, 2014 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51RHbdZcp5L.jpg) ![Beast Hardcover – May 8, 2014 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31EEVkq-OwL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Stuff for Indycar Fans! *by S***Y on Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2014* The short version of my assessment of this book is that it's a must read for any old Penske or CART fans. The author told me he hoped it was worth the investment and I can honestly say it was.Longer version:In the early 90's, as a budding road racer and massive Emerson Fittipaldi fan, I recall the buildup toward the 1994 Indy 500. According to the buzz in the press, it seemed Roger Penske had exploited a loophole in the rules to build a stock block engine that was developed to the point where it would produce massive horsepower; the number tossed about was 1000+. The facts were much more complicated; the engine was not a stock block (but still obviously within the limitations set by the rules) rather an engineering masterpiece developed specifically for the 1994 race and in an amazingly short period of time. The engine was designed and built by the team at Ilmor and driven (figuratively)/ financed by Roger Penske. This book does a great job of chronicling that process, from idea to development to testing to the race and beyond.In addition to the 'what happened' piece, he also walks the reader through the 'why' in the form of providing crucial background in key areas such as history of the series, rules, players, etc. He does this in a sort of jumping back and forth manner that, once I got used to it, worked surprisingly well. There were a lot of important players involved in the program from Ilmor and Penske. The author does his best to insure each receives their proper share of credit in the process but does a good job of not overwhelming the reader in a sea of names. What probably struck me the most about this book, in terms of providing serious depth, was the access he had to so many of the who's who in Indycar at the time (I guess when Roger Penske blesses an author's project, that buys a lot of credibility). Emmo, Al Jr., Paul Tracy, Mario Andretti, Bobby Rahal, and the list goes on. He also speaks to people who can provide context such as folks from USAC. Again, the involvement of the wide variety of Indycar insiders was what really brought the book alive for me and provided incredible depth.Make no mistake, this is not a book I'd recommend for anyone not a motorhead. While the author does an admirable job of breaking down the technical jargon, and why it's important, it will still cause your wife's eyes to glaze over.There was one aspect of this book that I dislike. I had almost forgotten how much I loathe and despise Tony George for single handedly ruining open wheel racing in the US. 20 years after the fact he's just as guilty of the travesty as he was then. It also reminded me how mad I was at Emmo for being a hot dog and blowing the race win. But that's a minor issue. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The is the second best racing book I have ever read *by A***R on Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2014* Of course the best racing book was one I read when I was a little kid , "These Ford's still Run" . I check it out of the Daytona Beach library . unfortunately one cannot get this book any more .1994 was the last year a real Indy 500 was run . it has been 20 years since then. That is the sad part .We had a open wheel racing series that was every bit as good as Formula 1 , and a amateur threw it away .Roger Penske is the best auto racer of the last half of the 20 th century . Enzo Ferrari was the best for the first half . Every time I see Mr Penske run his sport teams at a speedway , I cannot help to imagine what would happen to the USA if someone like this could ever be president of the USA . The world couldn't handle it . Mr Penske is beyond what someone could ever imagine as a genius . What a life he has had . There could never be just one book written about his life , This one covers one very small area of just one year and a month , and every year his life becomes more successful . The way Mr Penske has treated Hélio Castroneves only begins to show how loyal he is to those who work for him . Mr Penske is a total class act. After the 1994 Indy 500 I had heard the Mercedes engines were leased , and Mercedes boxed them up and flew them back to Germany . After reading the book , you know that wasn't right ( I guess most of what the common race fan heard about these engines was not correct ) , but imagine my utter surprise when I saw one while being shown someone's car collection . In a line of 20 or so to die for racing engines sat a Mercedes Indy engine . When I ask " how did you get this ?" the person just smiled . It is at the Unser car museum in Albuquerque . This book will be read by every race fan so don't be left out . This is a must read . It would be great if we could get some of this racing drama in real time . Instead we get stupid human interest stories during the race, instead of racing on TV . after all , who would want to watch auto racing ? Speed channel has been raped and now we get to watch INDY qualifying on ESPN 3 . After all ESPN thinks softball is more important . oh yes , one typo on page 156 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ You'll love it *by B***E on Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2022* I really loved this book! 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