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December 17, 2010 at
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Can anyone recommend a good history of auto racing?
I am interested in purchasing some auto racing literature about the history of auto racing, and auto racing in Iowa.
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December 17, 2010 at
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The USAC book that's out is pretty cool. 50 years of USAC racing. It's not cheap though. The Sprint Car Hall of Fane website has lots of books for sale. I have the USAC book and really like it. Lots of history. I read Doug Wolfgang's book "Lone Wolf" and really enjoyed it as well. Dave Argabright wrote it and he has several other books as well. Check out "The American Scene." www.daveargabright.com
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December 17, 2010 at
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Here is a cool site with old history of racing in iowa DES MOINES SPEEDWAY PAGE
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December 17, 2010 at
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Posted By: YungWun24 on December 17 2010 at 04:51:11 PM
Can anyone recommend a good history of auto racing?
I am interested in purchasing some auto racing literature about the history of auto racing, and auto racing in Iowa.
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Bud Hunnicutt wrote the book "Up on the Wheel". It is mostly about Kansas City racing but does have some regional stuff in there too. Check out this thread.....
https://www.hoseheadforums.com/forum.cfm?ThreadID=24274
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December 17, 2010 at
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It's not necessarily a racing history book, but Chris Economaki's "Let 'Em All Go" was one of the best books I've ever read.
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December 17, 2010 at
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Two thumbs up for Economaki's autobio. I would argue that it IS the history of auto racing...from one man's point of view. Nobody has witnessed more racing than Mr E.
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December 17, 2010 at
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http://openlibrary.org/books/OL11412507M/The_Racing_Kinsers I have the book; grreat book for the Entire Kinser Famliy !
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December 17, 2010 at
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http://www.worldcat.org/title/racing-kinsers/oclc/20194317 Try Here for the Book !
Long Live 20 Time World Of Outlaws Champion Steve
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December 17, 2010 at
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Posted By: FASSTER23 on December 17 2010 at 05:32:11 PM
The USAC book that's out is pretty cool. 50 years of USAC racing. It's not cheap though. The Sprint Car Hall of Fane website has lots of books for sale. I have the USAC book and really like it. Lots of history. I read Doug Wolfgang's book "Lone Wolf" and really enjoyed it as well. Dave Argabright wrote it and he has several other books as well. Check out "The American Scene." www.daveargabright.com
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I got the Usac book for $25 at 4-crown this year.I believe it came out in 2005. Maybe that is why I got it so cheap.It is a very nice book.
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December 17, 2010 at
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Google Dave Argabright's web site = anything that he's written, be it with Hewitt, Baltes, Economaki, or Bill Smith is worth the read...
And the USAC book is for sale, on the USACRacing web site, for $25.00....Quite a bargain, if you ask me.....
Chuck.....
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December 17, 2010 at
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I have two books written by Bob Mays that are very good. I can't remeber the name of the first one (and it is currently packed away,) but it is on racing in the midwest, primarily Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, and Iowa. The other is "Big Car Thunder- Sprint Cars on America's Fair Circuit."
Anything by Dave Argabright. Joe Scalzo stuff is usually very good, too.
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December 17, 2010 at
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I appreciate the advice guys.
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December 18, 2010 at
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December 18, 2010 at
12:21:36 AM by Historian
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Posted By: YungWun24 on December 17 2010 at 04:51:11 PM
Can anyone recommend a good history of auto racing?
I am interested in purchasing some auto racing literature about the history of auto racing, and auto racing in Iowa.
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You might want to checkout "Rose Racing Publications" for books on Sprint Car Racing History - USAC, IMCA, URC CSRA and the CRA. plus the Indy Cars on the Short Tracks and "Racers at Rest" the memorial tribute to the 1,500 drivers who have lost their lives in Open Wheeled Racing since 1907. Check out the website at www.roseracingpublications.com or go to Rose Racing Publications on facebook.
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December 18, 2010 at
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December 18, 2010 at
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http://www.coastal181.com is where I sometimes order books from. They have a large selection of books from stock car racing to sprint cars as well. I see they have the Jim Hurtibise book on sale for $20 and change,which is a good deal.
The USAC book,already mentioned is a good deal at $25.
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December 18, 2010 at
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The thread that was referred to dates back to 2008 and there have been two reprints since then.They are available from the Sprint Car Hall of Fame,Coastal 181 and from Bud as well at 816-331-2220. Because of the fame of a number of the drivers such as Kenny ,Jerry ,Greg and Pappy Weld,Jud Larson,Gordon Woolley,Ray Lee Goodwin,Jon Backlund,Carl Williams it was surprising to find the appeal it had to fans all over the country.Not just the driving records that they set but the personalities and the funny stories about the individuals.
Bud Hunnicutt Raymore,Mo
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December 24, 2010 at
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Posted By: Historian on December 18 2010 at 12:17:25 AM
You might want to checkout "Rose Racing Publications" for books on Sprint Car Racing History - USAC, IMCA, URC CSRA and the CRA. plus the Indy Cars on the Short Tracks and "Racers at Rest" the memorial tribute to the 1,500 drivers who have lost their lives in Open Wheeled Racing since 1907. Check out the website at www.roseracingpublications.com or go to Rose Racing Publications on facebook.
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Buzz is offering some very nice Holiday Sale Prices on his books at present - give him a call if interested - 602-978-1599. All books personalized by author upon request.
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