Drag Racing in the 1960s
the evolution in race car technology
$66.38
- Paperback
176 pages
- Release Date
15 April 2021
Summary
Burnin’ Rubber: Relive the Glory Days of 1960s Drag Racing
The 1960s were a fascinating decade on the race scene. Relive the memories today through this wonderful new book.
Drag racing has a long and storied history. Many have said that the first drag race happened shortly after the second car was made. While that may or may not be true, racing prior to World War II was mostly centered around dry-lake activities and top-speed runs. After the war, drag racing became organized…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781613255827 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1613255829 |
| Author: | Doug Boyce |
| Publisher: | CarTech Inc |
| Imprint: | CarTech Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 176 |
| Release Date: | 15 April 2021 |
| Weight: | 604g |
| Dimensions: | 279mm x 216mm |
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Critics Review
“Whether you’re nostalgic for those heady days, or keen to learn more about them, Drag Racing in the 1960s is a title you need to read.”–Mark J. McCourt “Hemmings Muscle Machines” (12/2/2021 12:00:00 AM)
About The Author
Doug Boyce
Doug Boyce has a lifelong addiction to drag racing. He turned his first wrench at age 8 and attended his first race at age 10. The essence of burning rubber and screaming open pipes filled his head, and by his early teens, he was elbow deep in building classic cars. He continued to fuel the fire while working in the automotive field. Boyce has written numerous club and magazine articles related to drag racing’s golden years. He has an ongoing love of drag racing and the way that it used to be. He is the author of Drag Racing in the 1960s, Drag Racing’s Rebels: How the AHRA Changed Quarter-Mile Competition, Grumpy’s Toys, Junior Stock, Drag Racing’s Quarter-Mile Warriors: Then & Now, 1001 Drag Racing Facts, and several other best-selling CarTech titles.
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