Ventura County Motor Sports
Ventura County Motor Sports

Author: Tony Baker

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2016-03-14

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 1439655332

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Ventura County has a long tradition in motor sports, and area racing enthusiasts have done it all, whether on four wheels or two, on the road or off, in a straight line or a circle, or even on the water. Ventura County Motor Sports takes you back to the vintage years of the Central Coast car and racing culture with a new set of classic photographs. Visit the forgotten racetrack known as Oxnard Speedway, check out the hot-rodding scene in Ojai during the 1950s and 1960s, and meet some of the personalities from Ventura County that made their mark in the automotive and racing world, plus get a special look at local custom cars and some great motorcycle, off-road, and drag boat action from the golden years.

Central Coast Motor Sports
Central Coast Motor Sports

Author: Tony Baker

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2017-08-14

Total Pages: 223

ISBN-13: 143966188X

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From action-packed Model T racing in the 1930s to exotic sports car racing during the 1950s and 1960s, Images of America: Central Coast Motor Sports reveals the colorful history of motor sports and hot rodding in Central California. Sam Foose, one of the pioneers of West Coast car customizing, created several designs that led to fame, while locals raced at the world-famous Bonneville Salt Flats and joined the exclusive 200 MPH Club. Don Edwards entered the exciting world of drag boat and hydrofoil racing and became one of the most successful drag boat racers of the 1960s. This collection of historic images spotlights the many drag strips, racetracks, car clubs, and personalities in the region during racing's golden age. It also features some of the coolest hot rods, customs, dragsters, lake racers, sports cars, formula racers, sprint cars, jalopies, off-road vehicles, and motorcycles around.

Hot Rodding in Ventura County
Hot Rodding in Ventura County

Author: Tony Baker

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 0738599689

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Stretching from Ventura to Santa Maria, California, a vibrant and colorful community of hot rod clubs bloomed throughout the middle of the 20th century. Hot Rodding in Ventura County takes a look at the people, places, and, above all, the cars that made up this historic period in automotive culture. Take a look into the golden years of hot rodding through vintage images of the first national championship drag races; visit long-lost drag strips such as Goleta, Saugus, and Santa Maria; and gain access to hot rodding's paramount clubs like the Motor Monarchs, the Kustomeers, and the Pharaohs.

Ford Engine Buildups HP1531
Ford Engine Buildups HP1531

Author: Evan J. Smith

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2008-08-05

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 9781557885319

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A guide of more than 35 complete engine buildups offering a wide variety of performance levels for several generations of Ford V8 engine families.

Pit Crew
Pit Crew

Author: Sally U. Smith

Publisher: Morgan James Publishing

Published: 2018-04-17

Total Pages: 220

ISBN-13: 161448824X

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This high octane book will leave you as passionate about praying for your pastor as NASCAR fans are when their favorite driver pulls into the winner’s circle.

American Motorcyclist
American Motorcyclist

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 2006-10

Total Pages: 80

ISBN-13:

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American Motorcyclist magazine, the official journal of the American Motorcyclist Associaton, tells the stories of the people who make motorcycling the sport that it is. It's available monthly to AMA members. Become a part of the largest, most diverse and most enthusiastic group of riders in the country by visiting our website or calling 800-AMA-JOIN.

Chevy LS1/LS6 Performance
Chevy LS1/LS6 Performance

Author: Chris Endres

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2003-04-01

Total Pages: 166

ISBN-13: 9781557884077

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A complete performance guide for Chevrolet's newest generation LS1 small-block Chevy engine. Includes sections on bolt-ons, cylinder heads, intake manifolds, camshafts and valvetrain, fuel injection, block prep, final assembly, exhaust, and forced induction.