Taken by Speed

This book pays tribute to racing drivers who perished from their sport, including Ayrton Senna, Dale Earnhardt, Dan Wheldon, and more. It not only examines the legacy each driver left behind but also places the tragedy in its historical context, revealing the impact each loss had on the sport and society as a whole.

Connie Ann Kirk writes primarily in the areas of motor sport and literature, publishing frequently on the topics in print and online. She has been credentialed to cover racing trackside by the professional racing series of Formula One, IndyCar, NASCAR, and IMSA, as well as for historic/vintage racing events such as the Goodwood Revival in England. The author of more than ten books, Kirk was awarded an Artist's Crossroads grant from the New York State Council on the Arts for her work in motor racing.