American Road Racing - The 1930s
Author | : Joel E. Finn |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 400 |
Release | : 1995-09-01 |
Genre | : Automobile racing |
ISBN | : 9780964776906 |
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Author | : Joel E. Finn |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 400 |
Release | : 1995-09-01 |
Genre | : Automobile racing |
ISBN | : 9780964776906 |
Author | : Harold Pace Mark R. Brinker |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 320 |
Release | : |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781610592406 |
Author | : Allan Girdler |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 210 |
Release | : 2014-02-26 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : 9781626549333 |
Once upon a time, there was a guy named Max Balchowsky who decided he wanted to beat Ferrari and Jaguar at their own game-road racing. The trouble was, he didn't have the cash for a factory racer. So he built his own. Using a Ford homemade tube frame, a souped-up Buick V-8 and running on recapped whitewalls, Ol' Yaller whipped them all. Welcome to "American Road Race Specials 1934-70." These were the glory days of road racing in the United States, from the first races between imported MGs to the world-winning Made-in-the-USA Scarabs and Chaparrals, and on toe the downfall of the Shadow. This is the story of the men who built and ran their own homemade cars in pioneer SCCA and Cal Club races on town streets, airports and then the first purpose-built American racetracks. Here is Jim Hall, Lance Reventlow, Ken Miles, Carroll Shelby, Ak Miller, Balchowsky, Troutman and Barnes, Phil Hill, Dan Gurney, Roger Penske, George Follmer, and all the rest. . . . And the cars: Ol' Yaller, Cunningham, Scarab, Chaparral, Kurtis, Devin, Zerex Special, Bocar, Caballo de Hierro, Pooper, Shadow, Ferraries with Chevy V-8s and every other possible chassis-engine combination a racer could think of. Some were crude, others deceptively homespun; most were half hot rod, half sports car-all of them were unique and built with passion. Historian Allan Girdler's straight-talking technical writing and colorful storytelling brings to life the home-builts' history as no other could. Girdler is a former "Car Life" and "Cycle World" editor and is currently an editor-at-large for "Road & Track." His other books include "Harley-Davidson Racing 1934-1986" and "Harley-Davidson XR-750."
Author | : Steve Zautke |
Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
Total Pages | : 128 |
Release | : 2013 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1467111457 |
Located one hour north of Milwaukee in Wisconsin's scenic Kettle Moraine, Elkhart Lake's Road America race course is one of the world's most famous permanent road racing tracks. Dating back to 1955, the scenic race course has seen the finest in motorsports, such as NASCAR, open wheel, and sports cars, and the best in amateur racing. The track also hosts year-round activities for corporate outings, go-karting, motorcycle/driving schools, and even paintball.
Author | : Michael T. Lynch |
Publisher | : Motorbooks International |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1998 |
Genre | : Sports car racing |
ISBN | : 9780760303672 |
Traces the history of stock car racing and looks at major drivers, teams, and racetracks.
Author | : Terry O'Neil |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2015-01-24 |
Genre | : Transportation |
ISBN | : 9781854432636 |
In 1977, precisely 20 years after the last unforgettable high speed Mille Miglia in 1957, the great race came back to relive its history all over again with the commemorative Mille Miglia, attracting once more to Brescia?s Piazza della Vittoria the cars of the greatest, most prestigious race in the world that took place between the end of the?20s and the second half of the?50s. Since then, the Mille Miglia has gone back to being an event not to be missed, first every two years and then yearly for all motoring and motor racing enthusiasts. A book tells the story of this great sporting and cultural event, the 2014 edition of which opens with a historical section that recalls the 1934 race, won by Achille Varzi, and the 1954, with the magnificent victory of Alberto Ascari. After that, the book concentrates on the race that took place last May and its protagonists? competitors, crew after crew, car after car, in a long and fully-illustrated section. 2014 Mille Miglia starting grid was full of exceptional protagonists too: actors Luke Evans, Adrien Brody and Jeremy Irons, American Tv personality Jay Leno, French stylist Paloma Picasso and industrial designer Mark Newson. Many musicians were also there: Brian Johnson, AC/DC frontman, British rapper Example, Scottish singer Amy Macdonald and Belgian singer Milow. Many racing drivers took the start, first and foremost Eros Crivellari, the only one with an original Mille Miglia to his credit, Andy Wallace, Jochen Mass, Teo Fabi, Bernd Schneider, Jacky Ickx, Martin Brundle e Bruno Senna, with the very evocative helmet of his late uncle Ayrton. This is indispensible publication for all those who were there, and for all vintage car enthusiasts.
Author | : Automobile Racing Club of America (UNITED STATES OF AMERICA) |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 139 |
Release | : 1963 |
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Author | : Tom Schultz |
Publisher | : Beeman Jorgenson |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1999 |
Genre | : Automobile racing |
ISBN | : 9780929758190 |
The fast-paced history of the first purpose-built road course in the US. Road America begins with the races through the streets of Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, and progresses year-by-year, including highlights from Can-Am, Trans-Am and IndyCar races, as well as amateur racing events. Photographs include all-out actions shots, racing personalities and vintage cars. Hdbd., 8 1/2"x 11", 160 pgs., b&w ill., 182 color.
Author | : Peter Golenbock |
Publisher | : MacMillan Publishing Company |
Total Pages | : 560 |
Release | : 1994 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : |
With five bestsellers to his name, Peter Golenbock has earned a reputation as one of America's best and most successful sports authors. In American Zoom he presents an oral history of stock car racing, as told by great drivers, mechanics, promoters, and others. "A lively, literate, and loving look at the magic of stock car racing".--The Chicago Tribune
Author | : Joe Scalzo |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 204 |
Release | : |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781610608770 |