Texas Legend – Jim Hall and his Chaparrals by George Levy (Evro Publishing)

“Texas Legend: Jim Hall and His Chaparrals” offers the first authorised account of one of motor sport’s most significant innovators. Through George Levy’s collaboration with Hall, the book documents how a small Texas operation revolutionised racing technology, pioneering developments from aerodynamic downforce to semi-automatic gearboxes that remain fundamental to modern Formula 1.

Published in July 2024, this work provides unprecedented insight into Hall’s relationship with Chevrolet, his partnership with Hap Sharp, and his battles with racing authorities. As lauded by Magneto, the narrative combines Hall’s personal reflections with valuable perspectives from his drivers and engineers.

The book successfully balances technical detail with compelling storytelling, creating an essential record of how Chaparral Cars’ innovations from the 1960s shaped contemporary motor sport.