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An evening in celebration of Superbears – The Story of Hesketh Racing with guest of honour, Lord Hesketh

Hexagon Classics, 82-92 Great North Road, London N2 0NL

Wednesday 7 June 2023

6.00pm - 8.00pm

Tickets: £18.00

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Porter Press, publisher of the finest motoring books, will be hosting an evening at Hexagon Classics to celebrate the launch of Superbears - the story of Hesketh Racing.

The evening commences at 6.00pm with drinks at the bar. A short while later, Philip Porter will host an entertaining Q&A session with ‘Le Patron’, the man who as a 22-year-old, along with his 'biggest little racing team in the world', captured the public’s imagination in Formula 1 like no one before. 

Lord Hesketh will be available afterwards to personally dedicate your copy of this fabulous new book – whether purchased on the night or brought along to the event.


About Superbears - The Story of Hesketh Racing

Hesketh Racing was a Grand Prix phenomenon. In a time of increasing commercialisation and cars that had forsaken national racing colours in favour of sponsors’ logos, the team was privately funded by Lord Hesketh – a patriotic 22-year-old who was determined to take his promising young driver, James Hunt, to World Championship glory. Their car stood out on the track thanks to its pure white livery – and the team stood out in the paddock thanks to its lavish hospitality, its helicopter and yachts, and its infectious sense of fun.

But behind the playboy image was a highly professional team, expertly organised by Bubbles Horsley and including talents such as designer Harvey Postlethwaite, engineer Nigel Stroud and chief mechanic Dave ‘Beaky’ Sims. Having arrived in Formula 1 in 1973 with a rented March, Hesketh Racing then set about building its own car. It won the 1974 International Trophy at Silverstone and the 1975 Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort – putting James Hunt on the road to superstardom.

This new book from Porter Press International is the first to tell the amazing full story of Hesketh Racing. ‘The biggest little team in the world’ captured the imagination of enthusiasts all around the world thanks to its unique approach and its famous teddy bear logo, and it continues to be one of the most evocative and charismatic names in Formula 1 history.

To find out more or to order your very own copy of this amazing book, please click here