Tracks - Racing the Sun
ADVENTURE BIOGRAPHICAL DRAMA HISTORICAL FICTION MEMOIR ROMANCE ACTION
1920s & '30s
SANDRO MARTINI
Logline
In this epic novel about the motor-racing heroes of Fascist Italy and Nazi Germany, legendary characters battle to win incredible races on switchback roads along the edges of ravines. Exploring the relationships between the champions as much as the sporting events themselves, this is a thrilling tale based on the true rivalries, triumphs and disasters during a fascinating period in European sporting history.
Genre
Adventure, Biographical, Drama, Historical Fiction, Memoir, Romance, Action
Short Summary
In the 1930s, Italy and Germany spent billions to create the world's fastest racing cars. The men who drove them had shorter life spans than world war 1 pilots. There were 4 drivers who stood out from the rest: this is their story.
Setting
Italy, Germany, England, USA
Based on a True Story
Yes
Plot - Premise
Tragedy
Plot - Other Elements
Coming of Age, Philosophical Questions
Mature Audience Themes
Substance Abuse
Main Character Details
Name: Achille Varzi
Age: 30
Gender: Male
Role: Antagonist
Key Traits: Heroic, Secretive, Skillful, Adventurous, Aggressive, Complex, Desperate, Narcissistic, Romantic, Sarcastic, Sophisticated
Additional Character Details
Name: Tazio Nuvolari
Age: 40
Gender: Male
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Engaging, Extraordinary Powers and Abilities, Heroic, Adventurous, Badass, Confident, Decisive, Empathetic
Additional Character Details
Name: Ilse
Age: 20
Gender: Female
Role: Tempter
Key Traits: Beautiful, Desperate, Insecure, Manipulative, Romantic, Secretive, Seductive, Adventurous, Obedient, Skillful, Complex
Additional Character Details
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