Drag Racing's Rebels by Doug Boyce - ISBN: 9781613257661
Paperback
Rebel drag racing: The AHRA’s wild ride against the NHRA establishment.

Drag Racing's Rebels

How the AHRA Changed QuarterMile Competition

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  • Paperback

    160 pages

  • Release Date

    15 November 2023

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Summary

Learn the entire fascinating story of the American Hot Rod Association (AHRA) in this wonderfully illustrated color history.

When the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) was formed in 1951 by Wally Parks, the reasoning for the formation was to “create order from chaos” by instituting safety rules and performance standards that helped legitimize the sport of drag racing. Some organization was certainly necessary. A postwar boom in automotive enthusiasm was reaching new heights, and

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781613257661
ISBN-10:161325766X
Author:Doug Boyce
Publisher:CarTech Inc
Imprint:CarTech Inc
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:160
Release Date:15 November 2023
Weight:670g
Dimensions:18mm x 279mm x 146mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

“You cannot have a full understanding of drag racing’s history until you read and digest this book’s copious contents. It’s very well done and long overdue.”–Mark J McCourt “Hemmings Muscle Machines” (7/22/2024 12:00:00 AM)
”… an excellent volume.“–Jim Donnelly “Jim Donnelly on Wheels” (12/4/2023 12:00:00 AM)

About The Author

Doug Boyce

Doug Boyce has a lifelong addiction to drag racing. He has written numerous club and magazine articles related to drag racing’s golden years and maintains an ongoing love for the sport and how 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
  • Drag Racing’s Quarter-Mile Warriors: Then & Now
  • 1001 Drag Racing Facts
  • Match Race Mayhem

and several other best-selling CarTech titles.

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