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[mkv23]

I couldnt find the previous "book section" that used to be a "Sticky" so sorry if it is misplaced here.

Peter Procter has just released his new autobiography titled "Pedals and Pistons" and will be signing copies at the Silverstone Classic this weekend.

Before his car racing career Peter had become an exceptional cyclist riding for Great Britain in many events including the World Championship Road Race and later becoming a professional riding for the BSA. After retiring from the cycling scene, he drove in many rallies, saloon and single seater events over an eleven year period before an horrfic accident at Goodwood finished his racing career. This book tells his story.

More details can be found at:

http://www.mercianma...index.htm?books

[Hamish Robson]

I shall be buying this book: Dad (Graham) was Proctor's co-driver in the Rootes works rally team in the earlier part of the '60s, they achieved some very good results together.

[mkv23]

I shall be buying this book: Dad (Graham) was Proctor's co-driver in the Rootes works rally team in the earlier part of the '60s, they achieved some very good results together.

There is a picture of your dad (Graham) with Peter in the book.

[Geoff E]

The "Book Thread" is at the top of the forum http://forums.autosp...p?showtopic=958

[mkv23]

The "Book Thread" is at the top of the forum http://forums.autosp...p?showtopic=958

Ok, thankyou. How do I move it to the book thread now?
Can this be done without re-typing all details again?

[Fred Gallagher]

I got a signed copy on Friday and read it over the weekend. Really enjoyable.

I had forgotten just how good a single seater racer Peter was being a rally man myself.

Fred

[Giraffe]

By giraffe138, shot with EX-M2 at 2009-07-25

Peter at Silverstone on Saturday (perusing his new book).

Edited by Giraffe, 27 July 2009 - 14:54.

[Hamish Robson]

I spoke to The Old Man about this book at the weekend. They were only team-mates for one season ('62) but during that time enjoyed considerable success, including the team prize on the RAC. Sadly Dad was soon to leave the Rootes team as, at the time, he was also team manager at Triumph and had to make a decision...

Peter called him at the end of last year and had him proof-read and edit the book. Nothing changed content-wise of course, but Proctor is not a writer by trade.

I must get a copy.

Edited by Hamish Robson, 31 July 2009 - 13:13.