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As a matter of fact, I am PARNELLI JONES
by Parnelli Jones with Bones Bourcier
For race fans who know the sport’s history, “Parnelli
Jones” is synonymous with speed. Jones’ journey from
California jalopy wars to victory lane at the Indianapolis
500 is the stuff of American motorsports legend. Now, at
last, Parnelli tells the story of his incredible racing life.
Each chapter is introduced by Bourcier to set the scene
and ends with a personal reminiscence by a racer, owner,
or friend who was there. Hard cover, 272 pp, 175 B&W and color photos.
Available December 2012
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The Racing Life of Jim Jorgensen
by Walt Scadden
From the Bullrings to the Brickyard… The distance from
the old Riverside Park Speedway in Agawam, Mass., to
Indianapolis Motor Speedway is a little short of 900 miles.
The journey took car owner and engine-builder Jim Jorgensen
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MODIFIED STOCK CAR RACING
OF THE '60S & '70S
by Steve Kennedy
Photojournalist Kennedy brings together images and stories of
the Northeast’s best-loved drivers and their cars, as well as the
“also-rans.” The Mods ruled during the ’60s and ’70s when cars
were built in backyards by local mechanics utilizing junkyard
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CALIFORNIA GOLD
The Legendary Life of Troy Ruttman
by Bob Gates
The full story of the brilliant but tortured Troy Ruttman, one
of the most successful, versatile, accomplished drivers in the
history of American auto racing, who soared despite the demons
of alcoholism, injury and loss.
Hard cover, 248 pp, B&W photos.
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THROUGH THE FIRE
by Bill Simpson with Bones Bourcier
A sequel to Simpson’s 2000 memoir, the book tracks his
tumultuous journey since 2001, from the death of his friend
Dale Earnhardt and the emotional storm that resulted, to his
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old-school heroes and new-school kids. Soft Cover, 250 pp,
some color and B&W photos.
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Most Popular This Year
THE HOME OF HEROES Fifty Years
of Racing at Utica-Rome Speedway
by Bones Bourcier
A high-profile NASCAR asphalt oval before
becoming one of the region’s premier dirt
tracks, Utica-Rome has welcomed over time
just about every significant racer in the East.
Beautifully written and heavily illustrated,
this Limited Edition is a collector’s item. Hard cover, 400 pp,
500 B&W and color photos.
S-1167 Price: $55.00
LARRY PHILLIPS
NASCAR’s Only Five-time
Winston Racing Series Champion
by Kendall Bell and David Zeszutek
The compelling story of Larry Phillips,
Missouri short-track driver par excellence,
mentor to Mark Martin, Rusty and Kenny
Wallace, and holder of a NASCAR championship record
unequaled today. Soft cover, 196 pp, many B&W photos.
S-1134 Price: $18.95
STILL WIDE OPEN Second Edition
by Brad Doty and Dave Argabright
“Enhanced and Expanded,” this edition
contains the entire text of the original
1999 release, PLUS two new chapters that
bring you up-to-date with Brad. Doty’s
story remains one of the most inspiring
in all motorsports. Hard cover, 288 pp,
incl. 32 pp of color and B&W photos. S-1142 Price: $29.95
IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE
Dale, Daytona, and the Day that
Changed Everything
by Michael Waltrip and Ellis Henican
How a young boy from Kentucky went
from go-karts to the highest levels
of NASCAR. Focuses on Waltrip’s historic
win at the 2001 Daytona 500–immediately
followed by news of the tragic death of
Dale Earnhardt. Now in soft cover, 240 pp, B&W photos.
S-1126SC Price: $14.95
THE GOLDEN YEARS OF INDY CAR
RACING AT WI STATE FAIR PARK
SPEEDWAY, 1955–1975 [DVD]
Twenty years of colorful USAC roadsters –
Bettenhausen, Hurtubise, Jones, Foyt, and more.
Color, 97 min.
V-1155 Price: $25.95
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The First 70 Years
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DAREDEVILS OF THE FRONTIER
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GROWING UP NASCAR
Racing's Most Outrageous
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by Humpy Wheeler and Peter Golenbock
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SOUTHERN SUPERMODIFIFEDS
And Other Early Racers, Vol. 1
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THE LAST LAP: JIMMY MOSTELLER
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an Indianapolis Champion
by Matt Stone and Preston Lerner
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JOHNNIE PARSONS —
NEVER LOOK BACK Memoirs of
by Bob Gates
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his family following him to the famous
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by Keith Herbst
Tales of midgets and sprinters dueling
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the1940s and ’50s.
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KURTIS-KRAFT MIDGET
GENEALOGY COMPANION
EDITION
An Illustrated History
by Bill Montgomery
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Kurtis-Kraft Midget: A Genealogy of
Speed. Hard cover, 167 pp, 200+ B&W
photos.
S-187 Orig: $39.95
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50 YEARS: Oswego Speedway
International Classic
by George Caruso Jr.,
with Carol D. Haynes
Hard cover, 444 pp, 32 pp of full color
plus 100s of B&W photos.
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TATTERSALL THE LEGEND
by Ed Watson and Dennis Newlyn
Soft cover, 256 pp.
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HISTORY OF AMERICAN SPEEDWAYS PAST AND PRESENT
by Allan Brown Classic reference book. Hard cover, 850 pp.
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2012 NATIONAL SPEEDWAY DIRECTORY
by Tim Frost
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Superspeedway Stock Cars – Today and Yesterday
BUSCH NORTH SCENE
SUNDAYS WILL NEVER BE THE SAME
The Busch Years – 1987-2007
Racing, Tragedy, and Redemption–My Life in
America’s Fastest Sport
by Darrell Waltrip with Nate Larkin
NASCAR Hall-of-Famer Darrell Waltrip recalls scenes from his
remarkable life, vividly recounting memorable moments with some
of the giants of the sport, such as his first encounter with the young
man who would become his “frenemy,” Dale Earnhardt Sr. An
insider’s candid view of some of NASCAR’s greatest battles and most memorable
moments. Hard cover, 256 pp.
S-1193 Price: $24.95
by George Campbell
Campbell, former publisher of Busch
North Scene, recaps the racers, teams, and
events that shaped the NASCAR Busch
North Series during the 2000s. Includes
informative personal reflections on many
of the personalities who made the series popular in the
decade. Soft cover, 396 pp, B&W photos..
S-1188SC Price: $19.95
IN THE RED
by Jade Gurss
Dale Earnhardt Jr. began his second season in NASCAR’s Winston
Cup Series with swagger and confidence, only to see his life
changed drastically with the death of his father. In the Red is the
story of how Dale Jr. persevered, overcoming boundless grief to
thrive on and off the track. Hard cover, 304 pp.
S-1187 Price: $29.95
THE GREAT BOOK OF NASCAR LISTS
by John and M.B. Roberts
Seasoned SPEED Channel broadcaster John Roberts tracks down
the answers to pressing questions, such as: What are the fastest
tracks on the circuit? Who had the longest winning streak? Who are
the best female drivers of all time? And many more. Includes a
brief explanation of the ranking plus entertaining and informative
background info. Soft cover, 240 pp.
S-1179 Price: $14.95
THE CREW CHIEF'S SON
A Trackside Memoir of
Early NASCAR
by Michael L. Clements
From 1957–1965, Louie Clements traveled
the NASCAR circuit, bringing his wife and
five children (including Michael) along to
every race. Owner and crew chief for
champion driver Rex White, Louie introduced many
mechanical innovations still used in NASCAR today. His
children grew up on the road between races, befriending
many racing legends along the way.
Soft cover, 304 pp, B&W photos.
S-1151 Price: $35.00
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100 THINGS NASCAR FANS SHOULD KNOW
& Do Before They Die
by Mike Hembree
Detailing 65 years of NASCAR history, this lively book explores
the personalities, events, and facts every stock car racing fan
should know. A guide to all things NASCAR, the book also
includes a list of must-do NASCAR-related activities.
Soft cover, 256 pp, B&W photos.
S-1225 Price: $14.95
by Ken Schrader & Joyce Standridge
S-803 Price: $23.95
INSIDE HERMAN’S WORLD
The Kenny Wallace Story
S-723 Price: $23.95
POCONO
NASCAR's Northern Invasion
MILLER’S TIME A Lifetime At Speed
by Don Miller with Jim Donnelly
Close confidant of Roger Penske, co-founder of Penske Racing
South, mentor to Rusty Wallace and Ryan Newman, Bonneville
Flats record-maker, technical innovator, drag racer extraordinaire–
Don Miller has seen and done it all.
Hard cover, 304 pp, 200 B&W photos.
S-1000 Price: $29.95
NASCAR LEGENDS Memorable Men, Moments and
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DECLARATIONS OF STOCK CAR
INDEPENDENTS
S-1098 Price: $35.00
HE CRASHED ME SO I CRASHED HIM BACK
Machines in Racing History
by Robert Edelstein
Both a nostalgic look back for longtime followers of NASCAR
and a primer on the undisputed greats for new converts just discovering racing. Edelstein’s painstaking journalistic work and his encyclopedic knowledge and love of the sport, make NASCAR Legends
an essential book for anyone drawn to the magic of the racetrack
and its extraordinary history. Now in soft cover. 316 pp.
S-1136SC Price: $14.95
THE NEW “POCKET SMOKEY”
Now in Soft Cover.
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HARD DRIVING
The Wendell Scott Story
S-956SC Price: $16.95
DALE EARNHARDT
Defining Moments of a NASCAR Legend
10th Anniversary Tribute
S-1119 Price: $14.95
Best Damn Garage In Town–My Life and Adventures
by Smokey Yunick
A condensed soft-bound version of the original Racer’s Edition of
this very popular book. Has all the text but not all the photos of the
original. Soft cover, 7.5" x 9", 650 pp.
S-803 Price: $24.95
ALAN KULWICKI
NASCAR Champion: Against All Odds
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How-to Race Books
THE RACING ENGINE
BUILDER’S HANDBOOK
by Tom Monroe
Full details on building a
strong, reliable racing engine
regardless of make. How to
choose, inspect, stress relieve,
machine, fit & assemble all
systems and components. Full
of important tips from many
top engine-builders to help
you build a consistent winner.
Hundreds of photos, drawings
and charts. Soft cover, 200 pp.
S-1171 Price: $21.95
SPRINT CAR CHASSIS
TECHNOLOGY
by Steve Smith & Jimmy Sills
Suspensions for torsion bar &
coil-over cars; chassis setup:
squaring, blocking, & bird-cage
timing; choosing shocks and
tires; adjusting to track
conditions; solving handling
problems. Wing/non-wing,
dirt/pavement cars. Soft cover,
104 pp, 120 B&W photos &
illustrations.
S-282 Price: $29.95
TRACKSIDE CHASSIS
TUNING GUIDE
by Steve Smith
Concise, indexed guide to
analyzing & correcting
handling problems for oval
track race cars, both paved &
dirt tracks. Section A is
organized by problem (such as
corner entry understeer, loose,
underpower, etc.) with proven
solutions. Section B tells what
will happen if you make
specific changes. Soft cover,
spiral-bound, toolbox-sized at
3.5"x7.5" S-882 Price: $16.95
STOCK CAR RACING
CHASSIS PERFORMANCE
HANDLING BASICS
by Steve Smith
A distilled guide to understanding the stock car chassis,
dirt & asphalt. Over 40
different topics, from roll
centers to tuning with an
anti-roll bar. Lots of diagrams.
Soft cover, 32 pp, B&W photos.
S-880 Price: $16.95
Advanced Setup and
Design Technology for
Dirt Track Racing
by the Editors of
Circle Track Magazine
Comprehensive and fully
illustrated collection of
technical articles covering
all aspects of setup and design
for dirt track racing, including
shock & spring tuning,
four-link tech, handling fixes,
chassis fabrication & setup,
tire grooving and much more.
Soft cover, 122 pp, 120 B&W
photos and illustrations.
Soft cover, 122 pp, 120 B&W
photos and illustrations.
S-953 Price: $23.95
The Centennial History of Winchester Speedway,
1914-2013
by Bill Holder
For race drivers over the decades, Winchester Speedway has
stood for high speeds and danger, its awesome high banks
decimating fields of race cars and taking many drivers’
lives. Still the holy grail of short tracks, this is the definitive
story of Winchester and the racers who made it a legend.
S-1230 Price: $24.95
Soft cover, 128 pp, 500+ B&W images.
DELAWARE AUTO RACING
by Chad Culver and Wayne Culver
The history of racing in Delaware in historic photographs
from legendary dirt tracks like Delmar and Georgetown
Speedways as well as the high-banked turns of Delaware’s
NASCAR track, Dover Downs. Rare images have been
collected from drivers, car owners, fans, and historians, including some photos never before published. Soft cover, 128 pp.
S-1202 Price: $21.95
PAVED TRACK BIG BAR
SOFT SPRING SETUPS
LIVING ON THE EDGE
by Steve Smith
A short but complete
explanation of the BBSS
chassis setup sweeping the
country’s paved tracks.
Charts, diagrams, & photos
to make sure it’s all done
right. Soft cover, 24 pp,
B&W photos.
S-881 Price: $12.95
by Rick Sigsby
Covers Michigan’s rich history and many of the legends of
auto racing, from Henry Ford’s era of the infant automobile
industry to Brad Keselowski winning the 2010 NASCAR
Nationwide Series. Includes over 40 personal interviews
(Johncock, Benson, Senneker, et al.), 30 profiles of legends
from the past and present and 100+ photographs.
Soft cover, 314 pp.
S-1197 Price: $14.95
MIDGET CHASSIS
TECHNOLOGY
by Steve Smith and
Wally Pankratz
For dirt, asphalt, and Focus
midgets. Complete chassis
setup, adjusting to track
conditions, & identifying &
solving handling problems.
Soft cover, 136 pp, B&W
photos. S-296 Price: $29.95
DWARF CAR
TECHNOLOGY
Chassis and Suspension
Setup for Dwarf and
Legends Cars
by Steve Smith
Detailed chassis & setup
procedures for improving
performance & handling,
front & rear suspension, tires,
wheels & braking, adjusting
to track conditions on both
dirt & asphalt, and more.
Soft cover, 120 pp.
S-910 Price: $24.95
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Short Track Stock Cars Books
A History of Auto Racing in Michigan
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My journey from dirt-poor dairy
farmer to NASCAR National
Champion to Lifelong Entrepreneur
by Bill Wimble as told to Lew Boyd
Soft cover, 240 pp, B&W photos.
S-999SC Price: $21.95
RICHIE!
The Fast Life and Times of
NASCAR’s Greatest Modified
Driver
by Bones Bourcier
Soft cover, 358 pp, B&W photos.
S-61 Price: $29.95
HOT CARS COOL DRIVERS
by Lew Boyd
Celebrating 50 Years of Auto Racing
in Massachusetts: Westboro, The
Pines, Norwood Arena. Soft cover,
240 pp, 400+ B&W photos.
S-229 Price: $23.95
THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE
“KUTZTOWN KOMET”
The Freddy Adam Story
by Paul Weisel Jr.
S-1124 Price: $29.95
ECHOES OF VALLEY THUNDER
Remembering Debo Park Motor
Speedway
Soft cover, 188 pp, B&W photos &
illustrations. S-1118 Price: $24.95
THUNDER ROAD
Fifty Years of Excitement
A pictorial celebrating the famous
Thunder Road Speedbowl in Barre, VT.
S-1006 Price: $9.95
MAINE VINTAGE RACE CAR
ASSOCIATION
Tenth Anniversary Pictorial,
2002-2011: Preserving and Reliving
Motorsports History in Maine.
S-1189 Price: $11.95
BOWLING GREEN STOCK
CAR RACING
LONG RIDE ON A SHORT TRACK
by Larry Upton & Jonathan Jeffrey
Soft cover, 128 pages.
S-1123 Price: $21.95
By Ken Spooner
Classic book on history of racing on
Long Island, NY. S-80 Price: $49.95
Open Wheel Books
EARLY SUPERMODIFIEDS
TALES FROM THE
INDIANAPOLIS 500
Volume III
by Gerald Hodges
A Who’s Who of the early supermodified drivers throughout the
country, the book includes an in-depth chapter on the legendary
Bentley Warren, as well as sections on Johnny Ardis, Armond
Holley, Bill Hite, Bob Osieki, Ollie Silva, and many more. An oral
history of early supermodified racing, told by the actual drivers
wherever possible. Soft cover, 276 pp, 175 B&W photos.
S-1228 Price: $29.95
OLD SCHOOL
Volume 1, 1971-1977
by Mike Arthur
West Coast photographer Mike Arthur captures the wild
world of open-wheel racing. Vol. 1 covers tracks from West
Capital to Phoenix International, and from Ascot to
Manzanita, plus Knoxville and Terre Haute, where legends like Kinser, Wolfgang,
Bubby Jones, Opperman, and many more learned their craft. Mostly sprints and some
midgets, a few stock cars. Hard cover, 72 pp, 300 B&W and color photos.
S-1215 Price: $49.95
OLD SCHOOL
Volume 2, 1978-1979
by Mike Arthur
More fabulous photos from California’s Mike Arthur.
Volume 2 covers sprints, midgets, and Indy cars at Knoxville,
Manzanita, Ascot, Sacramento, Terre Haute, Eldora, and the
Copper World at PIR in 1978 and 1979. Hard cover, 76 pp, 100s of B&W and color
photos.
S-1238 Price: $49.95
THE INDY 500
1956-1965
by Ben Lawrence, W.C. Madden, & Christopher Baas
Photographer Ben Lawrence was on hand to capture images of Indy
during its “Golden Era,” the 1950s and early ’60s: A.J. Foyt’s first
Brickyard win, the breaking of the 150 mph barrier, the transition
from the Offys to rear-engined Lotus-Fords, and much more.
Soft cover, 128 pp.
S-1210 Price: $21.95
A Collection of the Greatest
Indy 500 Stories Ever Told
(Tales from the Team)
by Jack Arute with Jenna Fryer
An exciting, humorous, and poignant
collection of tales that takes readers inside
the most exciting race in America. This is an update (through
the 2011 Indy 500) of Jackie’s earlier volume, Jack Arute’s
Tales from the Indy 500. It’s a fun way to learn about Indy
from the ultimate insider. Hard cover, 208 pp, B&W photos.
S-1216 Price $19.95
THE OFFY KILLER
Chet Wilson: The Man
Behind The Legend
by Donna Wilson
Story of Kansan Chet Wilson’s
success pitting his Chevy V-8 sprint car against the dominant
Offys of the day in mid ’50s IMCA wars. Lovingly told by
daughter Donna, the book includes personal letters and
tributes, articles and publications, and a photo gallery. Hard
cover, 240 pp, B&W and color photos. S-1176 Price: $49.95
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A year’s worth of breathtaking sprint
car photographs–an annual treat for the
sprint car lover. S-1239 Price $16.95
EASTERN SPRINT CAR 2013 CALENDAR
The 2012 Eastern Sprint Car calendar includes $60.00
worth of coupons, a pull-out Thrills and Spills poster, track
phone numbers, and photos of the finest sprint car drivers
in the country.
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Largest & most complete photo & statistical record
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Hard cover, 384 pp, 4000 photos.
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by Joyce Standridge
The thrilling world of sprint car racing over the last
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Big Car Sprints and IMCA Compact Sprints,
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EDDIE SACHS The Clown Prince
DIALED IN The Jan Opperman Story
by Denny Miller
Soft cover, 625 pp, B&W photos.
S-640SC Price $23.95
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by Bob Mays
Covers 1946-1987. Hard cover, 232 pp,
400 B&W photos.
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by John Sawyer
Soft cover, 144 pp, 38 B&W photos.
S-920 Price: $29.95
GEORGE BENSON The Racing Years
by George Benson
Life and times of the 1966 Pacific Coast Midget
Race Car champion. Soft cover, 472 pp, 157 B&W
photos.
S-1138 Price: $39.00
MEMORIES OF THE CALIFORNIA JALOPY
ASSOCIATION, 2nd edition
West Coast jalopy era of the ’50s and early ’60s.
Soft cover, 288 pp, 1550+ fabulous B&W photos.
S-851 Price: $39.95
LONE WOLF
by Doug Wolfgang with Dave Argabright
Doug Wolfgang: winner of five Knoxville
Nationals, one of the finest sprint car drivers of all
time. Hard cover, 300 pp, color and B&W photos.
S-744 Price: $29.95
DAMN FEW DIED IN BED
by Andy Dunlop and Thomas Saal
Andy Dunlop, 50 years a master mechanic and crew
chief in American dirt-track racing. Hard cover, 300
pp, B&W photos.
S-855 Price $39.95
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General Racing Books
FRANK LOCKHART
THE 1912 MILWAUKEE RACES
American Speed King
Vanderbilt Cup and Grand Prize
by Sarah Morgan-Wu and James O’Keefe
A careful, historical telling of the life
of the compellingly self-confident,
handsome, gifted race driver and
mechanical genius, Frank Lockhart. Lockhart died at age 25
on the sands of Daytona Beach, shooting for the world speed
record. Lavishly illustrated, extensively detailed appendices,
sourced and fully indexed, this book is truly a collector’s
item. Hard cover, 264 pp, many full-page photographs.
S-1217 Price: $75.00
by Joel Finn
In 1912, the Vanderbilt Cup and Grand Prize races drew all the
famous American driving stars to Milwaukee to compete, driving the best and fastest competition cars of the time. However,
a weather disaster forced a two-week delay in the race, greatly increasing the expense
of the events and spelling its ultimate demise. Beautifully presented hard cover, 213 pp,
S-1226 Price: $95.00
200+ color and B&W images with results charts.
OLD HOT RODS SCRAPBOOK Memories From The Past
by Don Montgomery
With almost 600 old photos taken in the early days of hot rodding,
this book covers the mid-’30s to the mid-’50s. An excellent reference
for rodding enthusiasts who want to learn about the good old days
and those who are looking for ideas for their own nostalgia hot rod
project. Hard cover, 192 pp, 598 B&W photos. S-1201 Price: $39.95
CARROLL SHELBY
The Authorized Biography
by Rinsey Mills
Shelby’s legacy continues to impact the
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by Tim Packman
Funny Dan is a fun-loving
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