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Volume 1

Volume Overview

Volume 1: The Story Begins covers the activities that led up to the inaugural Pebble Beach Road Race. The story is comprehensive and begins with the first U.S. race held in 1895. From there the text traces the history of automobile racing in America pre- and post-war.

The first volume also contains a complete alphabetical roster of all drivers and entrants known to have raced at Pebble Beach.

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Features

  • Four volume set, numbered and signed by the author
  • 1,750 pages with more than 300,000 words of engaging text
  • More than 1,500 sublime historic photographs, each one spot gloss varnished
  • 180 tables containing robust data, including a complete roster of all drivers that competed at Pebble Beach
  • Top-quality arthouse printing and paper
  • Fold-flat durable binding for each volume
  • Beautiful and sturdy slipcase to house all four volumes
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  • Set of four books titled 'Heroes of the Forest' with a forest and car illustration on the cover.
  • Book titled 'Heroes of the Forest' with a forest illustration on the cover
  • Book titled 'Heroes of the Forest' on a white background
  • Historical black and white photo of a race car with people around, transitioning to text about automobile racing history.
  • Vintage black and white photograph of an early automotive race with spectators and cars on a track.
  • Historical document with black and white photo of three men and text about Hoffman Motor Car Co.
  • Book titled 'Heroes of the Forest: The People' by Mark R. Brinker on a white background
  • Two columns of text on a white background, likely from a sports car racing event schedule.
  • Book page with text and a black and white photo of a vintage car.
  • Book page with a black and white photo of a man next to a vintage race car and a table on the right.
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  • Chronological roster of Ferrari entries and results at the Pebble Beach Road Race on a white background.
  • Porsche car on a road with text and images on a white background
  • Magazine layout with vintage car on a track and text about American specials racing at Pebble Beach.
  • Book titled 'Heroes of the Forest: The complete history of the Pebble Beach Road Race' Volume Four by Mark R. Brinker on a white background.
  • 1950 Pebble Beach Road Race event program with vintage car illustration on a brown background
  • Two pages from a Del Monte Trophy event entry and results document with a QR code on the bottom right.
  • Collage of vintage race car images with people and cars on an orange background
Heroes of the Forest: The Complete History of the Pebble Beach Road Race

Heroes of the Forest: The Complete History of the Pebble Beach Road Race

Heroes of the Forest is a four-volume book set that passionately tells the story of the Pebble Beach Road Race, which was contested from 1950 through 1956 over the winding roads of the Del Monte Forest. The events were exciting and dangerous, and they launched the careers of many of America’s top drivers. Authored by automotive enthusiast, collector, racer, researcher, and journalist Mark R. Brinker, this engaging and entertaining book set chronicles the Pebble Beach races, competitors, and cars with a depth and detail never before assembled in a single work.

Only 1,000 signed and numbered book sets will be produced. Secure your copy today before they're gone.

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Inside Volume 1

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"The quality of the research, writing, and final product is simply epic. I just can’t put down this entertaining and revealing four-volume set. These books are a must have!"

Bruce Meyer | Founding Chairman, Petersen Automotive Museum

Additional Praise

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"...In writing Heroes of the Forest, Mark Brinker has created THE definitive history on these significant races. To be honest, I found each volume to be mind boggling. If there is any author thinking of writing a book about the Pebble Beach races, forget it. There is nothing more to write or illustrate. It is all in Heroes of the Forest."

Bill Warner

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"The early postwar races were my father’s classroom, and he used what he learned at Pebble Beach to realize his dream of becoming a Formula One world champion...There is absolutely no doubt that my father would have loved this book. Hopefully, the library in heaven has a copy."

Derek Hill

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"...The foundation of vintage racing on the West Coast is the Pebble Beach Road Race. Heroes of the Forest puts the importance of the Pebble Beach Road Race on bold display with a dazzling presentation of the people, cars, builders, organizers, and races. This four-volume book is simply incredible..."

Rob Walton

Enthusiast and Collector
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Heroes of the Forest is a breathtaking book for an epic racing event.

Jim Sitz

Automotive Historian and
Pebble Beach Road Race Attendee
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The People

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The Cars

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The Races