Whenever I go anywhere overnight I take 3 or 4 books and as many magzines. Racing-themed of course, unless I'm reading WW1 air combat at that moment. It is a matter of taking whatever I'm currently reading, and also trying to anticipate my moods during the trip so I can take books and magazines that are appropriate for the mood. It always takes at least 20 minutes to decide, and requires a bit of solitude. Time well spent, because it's important, when away from home, to have the correct racing book to soothe one's soul.
Anyway, my suggestions for you are:
"A.J. My Life as America's Greatest Race Car Driver" You really get A.J.'s personality in this book, and I've certainly never met anyone like him. Attitude oozed off each page. A fascinating look at one of the greats. Even if you're not all that interested in American racing, listening to A.J. is fascinating. Co written by William Neely. Used copies are 4-5 dollars.
"Inside the Mind of the Grand Prix Driver" by Christopher Hilton. I read this recenly and it is one of the best racing books I've ever read. I've been following racing since 1971 and this book taught me things I didn't know. Check out the preview on Amazon and you can decide if it's for you.
"Go Like Hell" by A.J. Braime, about the Ford/Ferrari duel at Le Mans in the 1960s. Completely absorbing. Just as if you were in the boardrooms at Ford and the ptis at Le Mans.
"The LImit" by Michael Cannel, about Phil Hill and Wolfgang Von Trips. A book in the same vein as "Go Like Hell."
I would second "Speed With Style."
Want to spend a year with a Champ Car team? "Inside Racing" by Paul Haney, in which he spends a year with the PacWest team. I think the year was 1997. An absorbing read, an inside look at that racing season.
I keep using the term "absorbing" and I think that's what you want when traveling. Something you can dive into completely, to take your mind off of whatever discomforts occur.
When your trip is over, let us know what you read.
Dave
Edited by Dave Ware, 08 February 2015 - 22:24.