Saga of the Roaring Road
Saga of the Roaring Road

Author: P. A. Brown

Publisher:

Published: 1957

Total Pages: 16

ISBN-13:

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Narrative of hot rod racing over a winding, dirt road of the 1950's, intended to convey "the superlative personality of an unknown who captivates the admiration of contestants and spectators alike."--P. [15].

Wall Smacker - The saga of the speedway
Wall Smacker - The saga of the speedway

Author: Peter De Paolo

Publisher: Edizioni Savine

Published: 2013-11-29

Total Pages: 327

ISBN-13: 8896365384

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“ ...The pages that follow are not offered as an attempt at literary style or excellence. I am far from being a writer, and, to tell the truth, “Wall Smacker” was the hardest task I’ve ever undertaken. It was my good fortune, however, to have had my career as an automobile racing driver during a glamorous and pioneering period of the sport era both in America and on the Continent that produced many immortals of the “Roaring Road,” and was packed with events and incidents of unusual interest to all followers of speed. Many of my friends, realizing this, have urged me repeatedly to write my reminiscences in the form of an autobiography. Here, at last they are. I’ll feel fully repaid for my efforts if this book is entertaining, and happy, indeed, if it serves to keep alive at least a few of the episodes of a great chapter in the history of American automobile racing...” Peter De Paolo - November 1st, 1935. (Peter De Paolo was the American race car driver who won the 1925 Indianapolis 500)

The First American Grand Prix
The First American Grand Prix

Author: Tanya A. Bailey

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2014-05-21

Total Pages: 239

ISBN-13: 1476615225

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This book provides an in-depth look at the great motor races that took place in Savannah, Georgia, in the golden era of early road racing: the Grand Prize of the Automobile Club of America and the Vanderbilt Cup. By examining Savannah's earlier fame in national bicycle racing competitions and its ties to the powerful dynasties who controlled the racing world, the book explains how and why Savannah was chosen. It details the construction of the course, reveals why the races and course were considered "America's greatest" by international racing experts of the period and includes many biographies of the drivers who came to Savannah. Finally, the book explores the theories and complexities of why Savannah's races and road racing in general came to an end.

The Legend of the First Super Speedway
The Legend of the First Super Speedway

Author: Mark Dill

Publisher: BookBaby

Published: 2020-11-09

Total Pages: 369

ISBN-13: 1098335163

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"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.

Detroitland
Detroitland

Author: Richard Bak

Publisher: Wayne State University Press

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 369

ISBN-13: 0814334997

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From The Books Back Cover: Welcome to Detroitland, where award-winning journalist Richard Bak brings to life episodes from roughly a century of Detroit's colorful history. Bak tackles familiar names like Frank Murphy, the Purple Gang, the Lone Ranger, "Potato Patch" Pingree, and Charles Lindbergh. He also introduces little-known Detroit characters like the Black Legion, Detroit's own version of the Ku Klux Klan: Jonny Miler, the man who walloped Joe Louis in the Brown Bomber's first-ever amateur fight; patrolman Ben Turpin, the terror of Black Bottom criminals; Sophie Lyons, legendary "Queen of the Underworld" and Detroit philanthropist; and Shorty Long, Brenda Holloway, the Velvelettes, and other forgotten Motown artists of the 60's.

Offenhauser
Offenhauser

Author: Gordon Eliot White

Publisher: Motorbooks

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 204

ISBN-13: 0760319189

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From the 1920s to through 1980, the Offenhauser and its descendants filled the grids and won race after race across the U.S. In the 1950s, entire Indy grids were made up exclusively of Offy-powered racers. Original hardcover received much acclaim, winner of the 1996 Thomas McKean Memorial award.