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Auto Racing Comes of Age

Author : Robert Dick
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 0786488115
Total Pages : 684 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (864 download)

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Download or read book Auto Racing Comes of Age written by Robert Dick and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2013-05-04 with total page 684 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first quarter of the 20th century was a time of dramatic change in auto racing, marked by the move from the horseless carriage to the supercharged Grand Prix racer, from the gentleman driver to the well-publicized professional, and from the dusty road course to the autodrome. This history of the evolution of European and American auto racing from 1900 to 1925 examines transatlantic influences, early dirt track racing, and the birth of the twin-cam engine and the straight-eight. It also explores the origins of the Bennett and Vanderbilt races, the early career of "America's Speed King" Barney Oldfield, the rise of the speedway specials from Marmon, Mercer, Stutz and Duesenberg, and developments from Peugeot, Delage, Ballot, Fiat, and Bugatti. This informative work provides welcome insight into a defining period in motorsports.

Slot Car Racing Log Book and Journal

Author : Carlo Tonalezzi
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781660014057
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (14 download)

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Download or read book Slot Car Racing Log Book and Journal written by Carlo Tonalezzi and published by . This book was released on 2020-01-03 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a racing competitor the best way to track your improvements is to keep a record of your efforts that shows your results. The goal is to keep improving your lap times and eventually make you a faster racer with a top performing car for each type of track layout. With a racing Log Book you will be able to check your past efforts plus you will have a complete log of what has been done to the car in order to make it perform better, such as going faster on long straightaways and getting more grip on technical curvy tracks. Experiment with different gear ratios and accessories for different types of tracks and have all your accomplishments organized in one place for future reference. What worked and what didn't? Your Log Book will keep a clear record of all your best results and what is needed to be done to achieve them. By doing this you will always know what made that perfectly-tuned machine a champion car, or you will know which improvements will need to make in order to get there. In addition, you will have all the info on every car you worked on if you ever need to restore it back to its original factory setup. Not only that, but you will have records of everything you have done to any of your cars at any racing event: What gear ratio was used? What wheels and tires? Did you change the guide or brushes? Did you add weight? All of your specific technical data will be neatly organized for future reference in your Slot Car Racing Log Book & Journal.

Car Racing

Author : Martha Capwell Fox
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781590183540
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (835 download)

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Download or read book Car Racing written by Martha Capwell Fox and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Young sports enthusiasts and nonenthusiasts alike will find something to interest them in the History of Sports series. Each book in the series focuses on a sport, examining its origins and tracing the evolution of rules, strategy, and philosophy of the game. Memorable moments and colorful personalities are discussed in every volume as are the important social and political issues that have shaped and continue to influence the game. Annotated bibliographies, informational sidebars, footnoted sources, numerous photographs, and detailed indexes enhance each book. Book jacket.

AutoRacing-USA, 1987

Author : Leslie A. Taylor
Publisher : Fred Stevenson Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780945570004
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (7 download)

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Download or read book AutoRacing-USA, 1987 written by Leslie A. Taylor and published by Fred Stevenson Publishing. This book was released on 1988-02 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Sim Racing Training Book

Author : SimRacing Generation
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (427 download)

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Download or read book Sim Racing Training Book written by SimRacing Generation and published by . This book was released on 2020-05-02 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sim Racing Training Book This log book is an essential tool that will allow all SimRacers, whether they are occasional or competitive, to learn tracks, analyse and optimize their Driving. For each tracks make note of your braking points, driving lines, apex points, braking references, corner speed, gear, acceleration points for each corner and try to adjust them to make your time faster. The process of writing down this information will help you recall all the details to know all the circuits in every details that will allow you getting faster and faster. Includes: ✔ RACE TRACK PAGES - Draw the circuit, number the turns and note the important elements to master it. ✔ DOT GRID PAGES - Draw the corners and the driving line, apex points, and everything you need for easy memorization ✔ NOTE PAGES - Note dawn all the things you fell might need to memorize tracks, Car setup,... ✔ LAP TIME SHEET - Keep track of your best times for each track, each car and each game. 144 pages to be completed for up to 35 tracks - Designed to be usable no matter what cars or game you like to play Large 7 x 10 size (17.78 x25.4 cm) Cover : Glossy If you would like to see a sample of the paperback, don't forget to click on "the Look inside!" arrow attached to the book cover image.

Superfast Stock Car Racing

Author : Beth Bence Reinke
Publisher : Millbrook Press
ISBN 13 : 1541592905
Total Pages : 35 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (415 download)

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Download or read book Superfast Stock Car Racing written by Beth Bence Reinke and published by Millbrook Press. This book was released on 2020-01-01 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enter the thrilling world of stock car racing! Readers will discover the history of stock car racing, what a typical race day looks like, who the hottest racers are, and more.

For Gold and Glory

Author : Todd Gould
Publisher : Indiana University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780253341334
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (413 download)

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Download or read book For Gold and Glory written by Todd Gould and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * The story of the "Negro Speed King" and the African American racing car circuit* Chronicles the tragedies and triumphs of a dedicated group of individuals who overcame tremendous odds to chase their dreams

The Impossible Collection of Motorcycles

Author : Ian Barry
Publisher : Assouline Publishing
ISBN 13 : 161428055X
Total Pages : 6 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (142 download)

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Download or read book The Impossible Collection of Motorcycles written by Ian Barry and published by Assouline Publishing. This book was released on 2023-08-01 with total page 6 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There’s an undeniable fascination with motorcycles—their speed, design, riders, and coolness factor, are all part of the magnetism. This exquisite deluxe volume, presented on cotton paper in a beautiful black rubber clamshell box with a cutout metal plate, is the newest addition to Assouline’s Impossible Collection series is a compendium of the 100 most exceptional bikes of the twentieth century—from the rare to the renowned—each one is unique. Some of these brilliant pieces of machinery include the stunning and one-of-a-kind BMW R7, the 1948 Vincent Series Rapide that Rollie Free shattered land speed record on, in nothing but a bathing suit, the iconic 1969 Easy Rider bike that Peter Fonda made famous, and the 1973 Harley-Davidson XR750, Evel Knievel’s bike of choice. Motorcycle aficionados, aesthetes, and enthusiasts alike will treasure this collector’s item.

The Indianapolis 500

Author : J. Craig Reinhardt
Publisher : Red Lightning Books
ISBN 13 : 168435076X
Total Pages : 222 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (843 download)

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Download or read book The Indianapolis 500 written by J. Craig Reinhardt and published by Red Lightning Books. This book was released on 2019-04-01 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Known as the "Greatest Spectacle in Racing," the Indy 500 humbly began in 1911. Labeled as the first speedway, this two-and-a-half-mile oval is now home to many of today's top races, including the Brickyard 400, the Verizon IndyCar Series, the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, the SportsCar Vintage Racing Association, the Red Bull Air Race World Championship, and its most famous race, the Indianapolis 500. In The Indianapolis 500: Inside the Greatest Spectacle in Racing, speedway tour guide and racing aficionado James Craig Reinhardt shares what makes the legendary racetrack special. He reveals the speedway's unbelievable history, fast-flying action, notorious moments, and its secrets, including facts about the beginning of the brickyard, why the drivers kiss the finish line, how milk became the drink of choice, and much more. The perfect gift for the veteran or rookie, The Indianapolis 500 is a must-have for all race fans.

Motorsports and American Culture

Author : Mark D. Howell
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1442230975
Total Pages : 249 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (422 download)

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Download or read book Motorsports and American Culture written by Mark D. Howell and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2014-04-10 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Soon after the first automobiles were introduced in the United States, auto racing became a reality. Since that time, motorsports have expanded to include drag racing, open wheel racing, rallying, demolition derbies, stock car racing, and more. Motorsports have grown to such an extent that NASCAR is now the second most watched professional sport in America, behind only football. But motorsports are about much more than going fast and finishing first. These events also reflect our culture, our society, our values, and our history. In Motorsports and American Culture: From Demolition Derbies to NASCAR, Mark D. Howell and John D. Miller bring together essays that examine the relevancy of motorsports to American culture and history, from the late nineteenth century to the present. Addressing a wide spectrum of motorsports—such as stock car racing, demolition derbies, land speed record pursuits, and even staged train wrecks—the essays highlight the social and cultural implications of contemporary and historical moments in these sports. Topics covered include gender roles in motorsports, hot rods and the creation of fan and participant identities, the appeal of demolition derbies, the globalization of motorsports, the role of moonshine in stock car history, the economic relationship between NASCAR and its corporate sponsors, and more. Offering the most thorough study of motorsports to date from a diverse pool of disciplines and subjects, Motorsports and American Culture will appeal to motorsports and automobile enthusiasts, as well as those interested in American history, popular culture, sports history, and gender studies.

Dirt Track Auto Racing, 1919-1941

Author : Don Radbruch
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 1476613753
Total Pages : 330 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (766 download)

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Download or read book Dirt Track Auto Racing, 1919-1941 written by Don Radbruch and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2015-03-07 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prior to World War I, auto racing featured expensive machines and teams financed by auto factories. The teams toured the country, and most of the races were held in large cities, so the vast majority of Americans never saw a race. All this changed after World War I, though, and in the 1920s and 1930s there were approximately 1,000 dirt tracks in the United States and Canada. The dirt tracks offered small-time racing--little prize money and minimal publicity--but people loved it. This pictorial history documents dirt track racing, with what are today called sprint cars, around the United States from 1919 to 1941. Information on dirt track racing in Canada during this time is also provided. Regionally divided chapters detail the drivers, tracks, and specific races of each area of the country. Some of the drivers went on to win fame and fortune while others faded into obscurity. Tracks included well known facilities as well as out-of-the-way sites few people had ever heard of. The cars ranged from state of the art machines to the more common home built specials based on Model T or Model A Ford parts. Taken together, the drivers, tracks, and races of this era were instrumental in making auto racing the popular sport it is today.

Driving with the Devil

Author : Neal Thompson
Publisher : Crown
ISBN 13 : 0307522261
Total Pages : 450 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (75 download)

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Download or read book Driving with the Devil written by Neal Thompson and published by Crown. This book was released on 2009-02-04 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The true story behind NASCAR’s hardscrabble, moonshine-fueled origins, “fascinating and fast-moving . . . even if you don’t know a master cylinder from a head gasket” (Atlanta Journal-Constitution). “[Neal] Thompson exhumes the sport’s Prohibition-era roots in this colorful, meticulously detailed history.”—Time Today’s NASCAR—equal parts Disney, Vegas, and Barnum & Bailey—is a multibillion-dollar conglomeration with 80 million fans, half of them women, that grows bigger and more mainstream by the day. Long before the sport’s rampant commercialism lurks a distant history of dark secrets that have been carefully hidden from view—until now. In the Depression-wracked South, with few options beyond the factory or farm, a Ford V-8 became the ticket to a better life. Bootlegging offered speed, adventure, and wads of cash. Driving with the Devil reveals how the skills needed to outrun federal agents with a load of corn liquor transferred perfectly to the red-dirt racetracks of Dixie. In this dynamic era (the 1930s and ’40s), three men with a passion for Ford V-8s—convicted felon Raymond Parks, foul-mouthed mechanic Red Vogt, and war veteran Red Byron, NASCAR’s first champ—emerged as the first stock car “team.” Theirs is the violent, poignant story of how moonshine and fast cars merged to create a sport for the South to call its own. In the tradition of Laura Hillenbrand’s Seabiscuit, this tale captures a bygone era of a beloved sport and the character of the country at a moment in time.

Indy Split: The Big Money Battle That Nearly Destroyed Indy Racing

Author : John Oreovicz
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781642340563
Total Pages : 432 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (45 download)

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Download or read book Indy Split: The Big Money Battle That Nearly Destroyed Indy Racing written by John Oreovicz and published by . This book was released on 2021-05-30 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tradition, technology, and personal bravery combined to make the Indianapolis 500 one of the world's most famous sporting events. However, political infighting within the industry--which climaxed with a 12-year "Split" from 1996 to 2007 between competing forms of Indy car racing--prevented the sport from achieving its potential. The Split seriously tarnished the reputation of the Indianapolis 500 and allowed NASCAR to become America's most popular form of motorsport. But Indy car racing's dysfunction didn't originate in 1996. The story begins in 1945, when a businessman from Terre Haute, Indiana named Tony Hulman rescued the Indianapolis Motor Speedway from potential redevelopment. Over the next 75 years, the Hulman-George family used the stature of the Speedway to carve out a powerful position in American auto racing. Stewardship of the IMS often brought the family into conflict with Indy car competitors. A volatile period in the late 1970s resulted in the formation of Championship Auto Racing Teams (CART), and tensions ramped up even more when Hulman's grandson, Tony George, assumed power in 1990. The Split forced Indy car fans, sponsors, broadcasters and participants to choose sides. It created confusion and animosity and caused tremendous damage to the sport. With negotiations driven by legendary racer Mario Andretti and actor/racer Paul Newman, The Split was finally resolved in 2008, only for George to walk away less than three years later from the role he so desperately coveted. The long struggle for stability and leadership was finally resolved in 2020 when Roger Penske acquired IMS and the IndyCar Series.

Race Car is Roaring

Author : Mandy Archer
Publisher : QEB Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781609922313
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (223 download)

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Download or read book Race Car is Roaring written by Mandy Archer and published by QEB Publishing. This book was released on 2012-01-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rabbit and Racing Car love racing and there are just a few hours to go until the big race. Follow Rabbit and Racing Car on each lap of the race. Will they win and become the champions? Busy Wheels Series: It's time to get busy with machines that race, vroom and zoom! This vibrant series is designed to excite playful pre-schoolers. Each Busy Wheels book offers a colorful vehicle adventure, sounds to mimic and an exciting job to get done! Each story features a popular vehicle as the central character, and involves a group of animal characters in a supporting role. A detailed spread on different parts of the vehicle will help children to understand what makes up the machines and will help familiarize them with vehicle vocabulary and noises. Busy Wheels Series includes: Fire Truck is Flashing (978-1-60992-228-3), Digger to the Rescue (978-1-60992-229-0), Tractor Saves the Day (978-1-60992-230-6), Race Car is Roaring (978-1-60992-231-3), Police Car is Chasing (978-1-60992-436-2), Dumper Truck Dash! (978-1-60992-437-9), Ambulance in Action! (978-1-60992-439-3), Monster Truck Mountain Rescue! (978-1-60992-438-6)

The Brown Bullet

Author : Bill Poehler
Publisher : Lawrence Hill Books
ISBN 13 : 9781641602297
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (22 download)

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Download or read book The Brown Bullet written by Bill Poehler and published by Lawrence Hill Books. This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The powers-that-be in auto racing in the 1920s, namely the American Automobile Association's Contest Board, barred everyone who wasn't a white male from the sport. Dewey Gatson, a black man who went by the name Rajo Jack, broke into the epicenter of racing in California, refusing to let the pervasive racism of his day stop him from competing against entire fields of white drivers. Though Rajo Jack spent his whole life striving to reach the pinnacle of the sport, the Indianapolis 500, the greatest race in the world wouldn't have him. In The Brown Bullet, Bill Poehler uncovers the life of a long-forgotten trailblazer and the great lengths he took to even get on the track, and, in the end, tells how Rajo Jack proved to a generation that a black man could compete with some of the greatest white drivers of his era, winning some of the biggest races of the day"--

Vintage & Historic Racing Cars

Author : Alex Gabbard
Publisher : HP Trade
ISBN 13 : 9780895864055
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (64 download)

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Download or read book Vintage & Historic Racing Cars written by Alex Gabbard and published by HP Trade. This book was released on 1986 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shows and describes race cars built by Alfa Romeo, Aston Martin, BMW, Jaguar, Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz, Austin-Healey, Corvette, Mustang, Lotus, Porsche, and Maserati

The Art of Race Car Design

Author : Bob Riley
Publisher : Icon Publishing Limited
ISBN 13 : 9781910584101
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (841 download)

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Download or read book The Art of Race Car Design written by Bob Riley and published by Icon Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2016-04-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After building his first race cars out of southern Louisiana junkyards, Bob Riley quickly established himself as a leading light, if not genius, when it came to race car design. His first major suspension design helped Henry Ford II make good on his vendetta to beat Enzo Ferrari at Le Mans. Riley's first radical Indy car designs with its ingenious center hub mounted suspension resulted in A.J. Foyt's landmark fourth victory at the Indianapolis 500 in 1977. Since then, Riley has continued to be at the heart of the world of motorsports, working with its most famous drivers at the biggest events, including the Daytona 500, where his engineering helped Dale Earnhardt finally win NASCAR's marquee event. Americans love the "genius" angle like everyone else. They love winners. Sports stars are overtaking Hollywood these days in popularity. Racing readers are a small but predictable group and suspect the generation familiar with Bob's exploits at Indy would be keen on a book like this. They're the same age group pumping up the vintage magazine market and the collectible car market.