DRACKETT, Phil(ip Arthur)

DRACKETT, Phil(ip Arthur). Also writes as Paul King. British, b. 1922. Genres: Novellas/Short stories, Westerns/Adventure, Children's fiction, Children's non-fiction, Sports/Fitness, Theatre, Travel/Exploration, Biography. Career: Royal Automobile Club, Press and Public Relations, director; local and national newspapers and magazines, writer and broadcaster. Publications: Fighting Days, 1942; (with M. Wells) Come Out Fighting, 1944; Speedway, 1951; Motor Racing, 1952; Motoring, 1955; (with L. Webb) You and Your Car, 1958; Great Moments in Motoring, 1958; (with A. Thompson) You and Your Motorcycle 1959; Automobiles Work Like This, 1960; Veteran Cars, 1961; Motor Rallying, 1963; Passing the Test, 1964; Young Car Drivers' Companion, 1964; (as Paul King) Taking Your Car Abroad, 1965; Let's Look at Cars, 1966; Slot Car Racing, 1968; Like Father, Like Son, 1969; Rally of the Forests, 1970; Car Care Tips, 1973; Book of the Veteran Car, 1973; Purnell Book of Great Disasters, 1978; Purnell Book of Dangermen, 1979; Wonderful World of Cars, 1979; Inns and Harbours of North Norfolk, 1980; The Car Makers, 1980; The Story of the RAC International Rally, 1980; Vintage Cars, 1981; The Classic Mercedes-Benz, 1983; Brabham: Story of a Racing Team, 1985; Flashing Blades: The Story of British Ice Hockey, 1987; They Call It Courage: Story of the Segrave Trophy, 1990; Benetton-Ford: A Racing Partnership, 1990, rev. ed., 1992; Vendetta on Ice, 1993; (with J. Kemsley) Just Another Incident, 1994; Champions on Ice, 2000. EDITOR: International Motor Racing, 4 vols., 1969-72; Motor Racing Champions, 2 vols., 1973-74; Encyclopaedia of the Motor Car, 1979. Contributor to sports and other encyclopedias. Address: Seafret Cottage, 9 Victoria Rd, Mundesley-on-Sea, Norwich NR11 8JG, England.