The first half of the 1970s was a golden era for touring car racing. The battles between Ford
and BMW are legendary while Alfa Romeo played its own important part in deciding races and
championships.In Germany touring cars provided a platform for young drivers to launch
international careers. Jochen Mass Hans-Joachim Stuck Hans Heyer and Klaus Ludwig all started
their careers in tin-tops.In the European Touring Car Championship they didn't just come up
against national and international touring car warhorses like Toine Hezemans Dieter Glemser
Gian Luigi Picchi Dieter Quester and Carlo Facetti but also Formula 1 stars current and
future like Jackie Stewart and Niki Lauda.This book delves into exciting races from the era and
details the technology behind all of the important cars including those from Abarth Chevrolet
Fiat Mazda Mercedes and Opel. It's a comprehensive overview of a fascinating time in touring
car racing.
