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Variable Valve Timings

Memoirs of a Car Tragic

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By: Chris Harris
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Tyre destruction, power slides and continuous drooling

Chris Harris has driven more cars than most people could ever dream of. His vast knowledge is legendary. He calls it 'unhinged geekery'. But we call it infectious enthusiasm, adrenaline-fueled escapism and peerless journalistic rigour and integrity.

And then there are his famous skills at the wheel, from city cars to rally cars, F1 to vintage, not forgetting the Guinness World Record 3.4km sideways in an electric car.

And now for the first time, Harris is going all out with that unhinged geekery, and takes us down the road of his life-long adventure with the automobile - from the Scalextric track to the Nürburgring 24 Hour, via his own formative low-powered Somerset version of The Dukes of Hazard.

A highly individual, petrol-soaked life story that's all down to variable valve timings.

©2023 Chris Harris (P)2023 Penguin Audio Engineering Motor Sports Sports Memoir Inspiring Thought-Provoking
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I’ve been a big fan of Chris’s work for years and learned of this book through the excellent Collecting Cars podcast. I listened to the entire audiobook in a single day. Extremely enjoyable and very much deserves the full 5 stars.

Fantastic

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The most joyous book I have listen to in a very long time. Thank you!

Utterly Uplifting

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A great listen & a very interesting snap shot into the life of a motoring journalist

Brilliant listen

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Chris’ honesty has inspired me. I can relate to the emotions he describes when writing about the fear of not knowing your future. This book has made me laugh and rethink my behaviour in uncomfortable situations. (It also has some hilarious car stories!) Thank you Chris, I highly recommend your book.

Brilliantly written.

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Harris is such a likeable bloke.. Hurry up and get better Flintoff and let’s see more TG

Brilliant!

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