Rainer W. Schlegelmilch. Porsche Racing Moments. 45th Edition.

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25 Years of Porsche Racing Through the Lens of Rainer W. Schlegelmilch

In 1962, Rainer W. Schlegelmilch had his first experience with motorsports—the 1,000 km race at the Nürburgring—and it was this that sparked a lifelong passion for both Porsche and racing that still burns today.

Beginning in 1963, this utterly captivating collection of breathtaking photographs transports you to another time and another world, taking you on a journey through the history of Porsche endurance racing, from Le Mans to Monza, via the Targa Florio and Spa-Francorchamps. And with his own words accompanying the photos, Schlegelmilch shares fascinating stories from both the track and the trackside.

Naturally, The cars are the heroes of this book – These pages reflect a genuine love for Porsche cars and a true admiration, captured in photographs, for each evolution of the legendary designs. From the purpose-built prototypes of the mid-1960s—the 550, 718, RS, and RSK models—followed by the more powerful 907 and 908, and on to arguably the most iconic racing car designs of all time, the 917, the 962, and of course the timeless 911—this is Schlegelmilch’s pictorial love letter to his own „Porsche Racing Moments.”.

He pays tribute to each of them with his unique zoom technique, which transforms the movement and phenomenal speed of the race cars into a totally absorbing and almost dizzying display of depth and energy. Whether in black and white or color, it’s as if you can feel the rush of air on your face as the cars speed by.

But while this book is perfect for those who live and breathe Porsche, there’s more to it than just the cars. From shots of seasoned teams to drivers deep in conversation, from the greasy hands of mechanics tinkering under the hood to the stained and cracked track, Schlegelmilch takes you into the real world of racing—behind the glamour and into the dusty, oil-scented universe of motorsport.

The photographer

Rainer W. Schlegelmilch is a living legend in the field of motorsport photography and one of the most important chroniclers of international racing. He has produced about 40 illustrated books on motorsport and automobiles, and his photographs have also been displayed at international exhibitions. His books The Golden Age of Formula 1, The Roaring ’70s, Schlegelmilch – 50 Years of Formula 1 Photographyas well as his limited-edition series The Great Challenge, five books on the driving eras of Formula 1 world champions Jim Clark, Jackie Stewart, Niki Lauda, Ayrton Senna, and Michael Schumacher, received worldwide recognition.