Tom Pryce remains one of the most fondly remembered drivers from the 1970s. The reserved Welshman’s spectacular car control helped define arguably the most glamorous decade of Grand Prix racing. Now, more than 40 years on from his death while racing at , a major new book celebrating his life is being published. Tom Pryce, Memories of a Welsh F1 Star by Those Who Knew Him will be released by Performance Publishing on December 1st, 2020.

Authors Darren Banks and Kevin Guthrie have interviewed more than 60 people who knew Tom, from his early school days to his life as a famous Grand Prix driver. Contributors include Alan Rees, , David Richards, John Watson, Jean-Pierre Jarier, Mike Wilds, Ian Flux, Danny Sullivan and . The result is a comprehensive and very personal tribute, which also features almost 200 images from both well-known racing photographers and private collections. It is produced with the blessing of Nella Pryce, Tom’s widow, who has kindly written the foreword and a chapter about her late husband. The introduction to the book is penned by renowned motor sport writer David Tremayne, a long-time fan and author of The Lost Generation.

The book itself is a 210 x 270 mm 168 page hardback in landscape format, priced at £35. A limited edition of 100 copies is also available for £45. This features a bookplate signed by Nella Pryce, David Tremayne, Darren Banks and Kevin Guthrie. All profits will be donated to the Tom Pryce Memorial Fund.

TO ORDER YOUR COPY GO TO https://www.performancepublishing.co.uk/tom-pryce-

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