0 to 50: The Barbados Rally Club 

Robin Bradford

A niche area, perhaps, but one definitely ripe for appraisal since the vibrant Caribbean rally scene is peppered with a host of colourful characters.

The five main chapters each cover a decade in the Club’s growth from strictly amateur – but highly competitive – in the 1950s to its more recent hosting of international events and stars, including its contribution to circuit racing and hillclimbing. Each has a number of illuminating profiles of local participants, interwoven with national and local news headlines for historical perspective. Great pictures, too. PH

Published by Miller, ISBN 0-976-8215-60-4, £21 (www.barbadosbooks.com)