NISSAN The GTP & Group C Racecars 1984-1993: Lightning Speed

by John Starkey

When Don Devendorf and John Knepp got together to form Electramotive Engineering of El Segundo, California, little did they realise that they were setting in motion a train of events which would sooner, rather than later, bring to them and the mighty Nissan GTP cars that they promoted, developed and raced, no less than four IMSA Camel GT Championships. Here, for the first time, is the story of Nissan in racing from 1984 to 1993, the GTP era. The full story of Electramotive and NPTI is told, with interviews with Don Devendorf, John Knepp, Geoff Brabham, Trevor Harris, Kas Kastner, Ashley Page, and many other members of the crew that won the IMSA Camel GT Championship from 1988 to 1991. The story of the European Group C Nissans, using chassis from March and Lola, from 1985 to 1992 is also told, along with interviews from many of the drivers and technicians involved, such as Mark Blundell, Julian Bailey, Dave Price and Bob Bell.

160 pages, Paperback

Published March 21, 2019

Reviews

[Jose · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've been wanting to read about the GTP program of Nissan for the Longest,having missed the chance of owning the original issue of this book by the author, I now have the chance to read and own it. It is full of history,photos and interviews of the principals behind it. Having Missed the Original Miami Grand Prix on the streets I always was intrigued by many of the cars I missed having seen despite growing up here. Reading this book puts me there,I Love it,I commend the author and the publisher giving us enthusiasts an chance to once again own and read the book in this little hardcover(no dustjacket,it comes as such) full of facts. Whether you're into Nissan,ElectraMotive or GTP racing in general I highly recommend you pick it up.