The Road to Victory:
How Ford Won
"The 24 Hours of Le Mans"
Written by Graham Scott, a late racing engineer who worked in North American F1, Atlantic, and Can-Am series during the 1970s and 1980s.
The Lost Manuscript
A private manuscript, written between 1970 and 1980, hidden for almost 50 years. Discovered after the author's death in 2024. Now, for the first time, published in full.
Discover the untold story of how Ford won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966 and 1967—from the Lola to the GT40 and the Mark IV—as well as the technical details and corporate factors that shaped their development. The story is told through a manuscript discovered in 2026, written by Graham Scott, a late racing engineer who worked in North American F1, Atlantic, and Can-Am series during the 1970s and 1980s.
Unpublished Photographs | Official Le Mans Data | Author's Technical Notes | Private Documents from The Author Archive
The Finished Book
The book it shows an insider's perspective on the racing car manufacturing ecosystem of the era, tracing the development of the GT40 leading up to its Le Mans victories in 1966 and 1967.
It is illustrated with technical drawings (by the author), photographs, and race charts, and includes a glossary defining the terminology associated with the technological advancements of that historic period in competitive racing.
Additionally, archival photographs of the author never before published
It also includes an unpublished photographic archive from the author that captures the very essence of competitive motor racing in North America during the 1970s and 1980s. This includes images of the legendary Penske F1 team and the iconic Mark Donohue, as well as historic moments featuring the Villeneuve brothers and F1 champions James Hunt and Emerson Fittipaldi in their prime.
This is a historic archive that every motorsport enthusiast and connoisseur should have in their library.
About The Author
Born in 1950 in England, Graham Scott trained in automotive and precision engineering in the United Kingdom, after completing his studies, he worked with Formula 1–related organizations and later moved to the United States, where he joined teams such as Penske, Douglas Shierson Racing, and Morgan Racing, contributing to the development and performance of several iconic drivers of the Can‑Am and open‑wheel era. He subsequently transitioned into the automotive industry, working with Monroe and later with major U.S. manufacturers as a brake specialist and senior engineer, a role he beautifully refined during his final years as a technical consultant until his passing in 2024
G. Scott (c. 1981)
G. Scott (center) leading Morgan Racing Team (c. 1977)
Aerodynamic wind tunnel testing. G. Scott (right) analyzing a scale prototype inside a high-speed flow test section (1979).
Photo: Chuck M.
G. Scott (left) on the Douglas Shierson Racing
(1980) Photo: M. Sprowle
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