Speedway - the Greatest Moments

Speedway - the Greatest Moments
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Total Pages : 160
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ISBN-10 : 0857042017
ISBN-13 : 9780857042019
Rating : 4/5 (17 Downloads)

Synopsis Speedway - the Greatest Moments by : John Chaplin

John Chaplin and John Somerville have set out on a remarkable odyssey to reveal, as only they can, the entire speedway spectrum - from the simple idolatry of the humble fan to the high drama that has created speedway's moments of greatest sporting endeavour.

NASCAR Legends

NASCAR Legends
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Publisher : ABRAMS
Total Pages : 247
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ISBN-10 : 9781468300871
ISBN-13 : 1468300873
Rating : 4/5 (71 Downloads)

Synopsis NASCAR Legends by : Robert Edelstein

“A book that should be required reading for everyone who considers themselves to be a NASCAR fan” from the author of Full Throttle (SB Nation). NASCAR Legends traces the story of stock car racing through the courageous, record-breaking drivers who made it the number one spectator sport in America. NASCAR’s sixty-year history is rich with varied lore about heroic racers, incredible races, and love of family. There are profiles of true NASCAR stars: Bill France; Bobby and Davey Allison; Dale Earnhardt and Dale Earnhardt, Jr.; Tony Stewart; Richard, Kyle, and Adam Petty, among other legends of the speedway. TV Guide motorsports reporter Robert Edelstein’s painstaking journalistic work, combined with his encyclopedic knowledge and love of the sport, make NASCAR Legends an essential book for anyone drawn to the roaring magic of the track. “A true delight to read, and the writing in each chapter is pitch-perfect. Not only did it educate me, but it entertained me. It will stay on my bookshelf as a handy source of reference or a refresher on history, too.” —SB Nation

The Legend of the First Super Speedway

The Legend of the First Super Speedway
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Publisher : BookBaby
Total Pages : 369
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ISBN-10 : 9781098335168
ISBN-13 : 1098335163
Rating : 4/5 (68 Downloads)

Synopsis The Legend of the First Super Speedway by : Mark Dill

"The Legend of the First Super Speedway," is a gritty tale punctuated by humor that chronicles the hero's journey through the pioneering age of American auto racing. It is a factual, previously untold story that must be read for a thorough understanding of auto racing history.

The Indianapolis 500

The Indianapolis 500
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Publisher : Red Lightning Books
Total Pages : 222
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ISBN-10 : 9781684350766
ISBN-13 : 168435076X
Rating : 4/5 (66 Downloads)

Synopsis The Indianapolis 500 by : J. Craig Reinhardt

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.

Great Moments in NASCAR Racing

Great Moments in NASCAR Racing
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Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Total Pages : 52
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ISBN-10 : 140421397X
ISBN-13 : 9781404213975
Rating : 4/5 (7X Downloads)

Synopsis Great Moments in NASCAR Racing by : Sally Ganchy

Explores the most unique, interesting aspects and greatest moments in NASCAR racing.

NASCAR's Greatest Moments

NASCAR's Greatest Moments
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Publisher : Capstone
Total Pages : 36
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ISBN-10 : 1429600861
ISBN-13 : 9781429600866
Rating : 4/5 (61 Downloads)

Synopsis NASCAR's Greatest Moments by : Matt Doeden

"Describes some of the greatest moments in NASCAR history, including photo finishes, wild wrecks, and intense rivalries between drivers"--Provided by publisher.

The One Hundred Greatest Moments in St. Louis Sports

The One Hundred Greatest Moments in St. Louis Sports
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Publisher : Missouri History Museum
Total Pages : 232
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ISBN-10 : 1883982316
ISBN-13 : 9781883982317
Rating : 4/5 (16 Downloads)

Synopsis The One Hundred Greatest Moments in St. Louis Sports by : Bob Broeg

St. Louis produced the 1904 Olympics, the man who created tennis's Davis Cup, the first forward pass in football, one of the best collections of soccer talent in North America, a Man named Stan, a record-smashing seventy home runs in one season, and most recently, the Super Bowl champion Rams.

Great Moments in American Auto Racing

Great Moments in American Auto Racing
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Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Total Pages : 87
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ISBN-10 : 9780316175104
ISBN-13 : 0316175102
Rating : 4/5 (04 Downloads)

Synopsis Great Moments in American Auto Racing by : Matt Christopher

The history of auto racing is chock-full of famous moments, with big-name drivers like Mario Andretti and Jeff Gordon. The histories of the Indy 500 and Daytona 500 races are rich with legendary drivers, family dynasties, rivalries, and tragedies. Fans of this sport are truly loyal and fanatical, and readers will eat up all the descriptions of nail-biting moments of tension. Packed with facts and action, this is a book young NASCAR fans will reach for again and again -- and because it comes from Matt Christopher, young readers know they're getting the best sports writing on the shelf.

SPENCER SPEEDWAY LEGENDS 1957-1977

SPENCER SPEEDWAY LEGENDS 1957-1977
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Publisher : Dorrance Publishing
Total Pages : 229
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ISBN-10 : 9781480973664
ISBN-13 : 1480973661
Rating : 4/5 (64 Downloads)

Synopsis SPENCER SPEEDWAY LEGENDS 1957-1977 by : Len Kasper

SPENCER SPEEDWAY LEGENDS 1957-1977 by Len Kasper SPENCER SPEEDWAY LEGENDS 1957-1977 was written using notes and journals kept by the author, and it tells an in-depth chronology of a racetrack in a suburb of Rochester, New York, over a twenty-year period. The storyline follows the drivers, owners, promoters, officials, and race crews that made this incredible history possible. It includes a multitude of behind-the-scenes information and personal stories with rare photographs from the author and from the racing families themselves. For those who lived through the period, it is a nostalgic trip back in time. For others, it will be a compelling journey through time where local tracks were evolving from jalopy tracks to professional racing circuits, and their drivers rose to national prominence.

British Speedway Memories

British Speedway Memories
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 223
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ISBN-10 : 0955934087
ISBN-13 : 9780955934087
Rating : 4/5 (87 Downloads)

Synopsis British Speedway Memories by : Tony McDonald