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Race to War
by Greg van den Dries
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Overview


On a cold day in January 1938, two men climb into their race cars to set a world land speed amid the tumultuous backdrop of Hitler's pre-war Germany. Rudolf Caracciola and Bernd Rosemeyer are exceptional Grand Prix drivers. One is a devout Nazi committed to Hitler's purge, and the other holds a secret so scandalous it would mean certain death. Only one will survive. Discover what it means to be a man of purpose and self-sacrifice in "Race to War."
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Description


Brimming with automotive action, history, intrigue, love, and skullduggery, "Race to War" casts a spell as it tells the story of power, intrigue, and what it means to be a man of purpose and self-sacrifice. On a cold day in January 1938, two men climb into their race cars to set a world land speed amid the tumultuous backdrop of Hitler's pre-war Germany. Passion, honor, and greed set the tone of each man's quest to be the best, both on the track and in the eyes of their mutual love interest. Rudolf Caracciola and Bernd Rosemeyer are exceptional Grand Prix drivers. One is a devout Nazi committed to Hitler's purge, and the other holds a secret so scandalous it would mean certain death. Only one will survive the record attempt.
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About the author


Greg van den Dries is a tech entrepreneur, amateur sports car driver, musician, cyclist, foodie, and a proud father. He grew up in a car racing, Air Force family in San Antonio, Texas. His father was a B-17 pilot and a POW in WWII. He started karting when he was eight and caught the bug. He's raced as a "Gentleman Driver" over the years in Formula Mazda, Spec racer and most recently, in Porsche Club events. Greg can be found holding a fork or behind a steering wheel in Miami Beach, Florida.
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Book details

Genre:FICTION

Subgenre:Historical / General

Language:English

Pages:354

Paperback ISBN:9781667857121


Overview


On a cold day in January 1938, two men climb into their race cars to set a world land speed amid the tumultuous backdrop of Hitler's pre-war Germany. Rudolf Caracciola and Bernd Rosemeyer are exceptional Grand Prix drivers. One is a devout Nazi committed to Hitler's purge, and the other holds a secret so scandalous it would mean certain death. Only one will survive. Discover what it means to be a man of purpose and self-sacrifice in "Race to War."

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Description


Brimming with automotive action, history, intrigue, love, and skullduggery, "Race to War" casts a spell as it tells the story of power, intrigue, and what it means to be a man of purpose and self-sacrifice. On a cold day in January 1938, two men climb into their race cars to set a world land speed amid the tumultuous backdrop of Hitler's pre-war Germany. Passion, honor, and greed set the tone of each man's quest to be the best, both on the track and in the eyes of their mutual love interest. Rudolf Caracciola and Bernd Rosemeyer are exceptional Grand Prix drivers. One is a devout Nazi committed to Hitler's purge, and the other holds a secret so scandalous it would mean certain death. Only one will survive the record attempt.

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About the author


Greg van den Dries is a tech entrepreneur, amateur sports car driver, musician, cyclist, foodie, and a proud father. He grew up in a car racing, Air Force family in San Antonio, Texas. His father was a B-17 pilot and a POW in WWII. He started karting when he was eight and caught the bug. He's raced as a "Gentleman Driver" over the years in Formula Mazda, Spec racer and most recently, in Porsche Club events. Greg can be found holding a fork or behind a steering wheel in Miami Beach, Florida.
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