La Carrera Panamericana: "The World's Greatest Road Race!" Tapa dura - 2008

Johnny Tipler is an international motoring journalist and author with over 30 books published with a variety of sports-orientated themes. He ran the JPS Motorsport Press Office for three years, chronicling the fortunes of Team Lotus and Players-sponsored events. He has contributed regularly to features which include 'drive' stories, interviews with key industry figures, sporting events (eg Carrera Panamericana), and buying guides. Johnny lives in Norwich, England.
Carrera Panamericana participant Jo Ramirez is an author and retired employee of several motor racing teams. Ramirez worked as a test driver for several teams, including Dan Gurney's Eagle during the 1960s and 70s. In 1984 Ramirez joined the front-running McLaren Formula One operation as team coordinator, becoming close friends with many top drivers including Alain Prost and Ayrton Senna. In 2005 Ramirez published his life story to the interest of many Formula One fans.