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Author : Tony Sakkis
Release : 1996
Genre : Sports & Recreation
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 234/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Indy Racing Legends by : Tony Sakkis
Download or read book Indy Racing Legends written by Tony Sakkis. This book was released on 1996. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Profile 25 of the greatest drivers and builders in the history of Indy Car racing including A.J. Foyt, Mario Andretti, and AL Unser.
Author : Tyrone Georgiou
Release : 2011-08-01
Genre : Juvenile Nonfiction
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 558/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Indy Cars by : Tyrone Georgiou
Download or read book Indy Cars written by Tyrone Georgiou. This book was released on 2011-08-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: IndyCar might be a US open-wheel racing series, but the races take place on tracks around the world. With cars that can zip along at close to 200 miles per hour, it’s no wonder IndyCar is a popular sport worldwide. Each year, IndyCar fans flock to the “Brickyard” in Indianapolis, Indiana, to watch the exhilarating Indy 500. This book follows IndyCar’s electrifying history and features racing legends, such as A.J. Foyt, Mario Andretti, and Helio Castroneves. The amazing photographs take readers right into the pits for an up-close view of these amazing machines and their courageous drivers.
Author : James Craig Reinhardt
Release : 2019-04-01
Genre : Sports & Recreation
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 76X/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis The Indianapolis 500 by : James Craig Reinhardt
Download or read book The Indianapolis 500 written by James Craig Reinhardt. This book was released on 2019-04-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Known as the "Greatest Spectacle in Racing," the Indy 500 humbly began in 1911. Labeled as the first speedway, this two-and-a-half-mile oval is now home to many of today's top races, including the Brickyard 400, the Verizon IndyCar Series, the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, the SportsCar Vintage Racing Association, the Red Bull Air Race World Championship, and its most famous race, the Indianapolis 500. In The Indianapolis 500: Inside the Greatest Spectacle in Racing, speedway tour guide and racing afficionado James Craig Reinhardt shares what makes the legendary racetrack special. He reveals the speedway's unbelievable history, fast-flying action, notorious moments, and its secrets, including facts about the beginning of the brickyard, why the drivers kiss the finish line, how milk became the drink of choice, and much more. The perfect gift for the veteran or rookie, The Indianapolis 500 is a must-have for all race fans.
Author : Jack Arute
Release : 2016-05-17
Genre : Sports & Recreation
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 826/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Tales from the Indianapolis 500 by : Jack Arute
Download or read book Tales from the Indianapolis 500 written by Jack Arute. This book was released on 2016-05-17. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What’s it like to race across the blacktop of the nation’s most famous track? How does it feel to smash into a concrete wall while going over 200 miles per hour? This exciting, humorous, and poignant collection of tales takes readers inside the most thrilling race in America. Newly updated, Tales from the Indianapolis 500 captures horrific collisions and sweet victories from drivers past and present. With the 100th race approaching, the excitement and history of the Indy 500 will be on the mind of every racing fan. Author and renowned broadcaster Jack Arute exposes readers to a fast-paced world of high-speed thrills and unbelievable wipeouts. Beginning with his first encounter at the iconic race, along with stories from racing legends like Ray Harroun, and memorable races stretching up to the present day, Arute captures an entire culture of its own. NASCAR fans, whether young or old, will revel in the chance to experience the Indy 500 from within these pages. There’s no doubt readers will feel like they’re actually there! Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Sports Publishing imprint, is proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in sports—books about baseball, pro football, college football, pro and college basketball, hockey, or soccer, we have a book about your sport or your team. In addition to books on popular team sports, we also publish books for a wide variety of athletes and sports enthusiasts, including books on running, cycling, horseback riding, swimming, tennis, martial arts, golf, camping, hiking, aviation, boating, and so much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
Author : James Craig Reinhardt
Release : 2019-04-01
Genre : Sports & Recreation
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 727/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis The Winning Cars of the Indianapolis 500 by : James Craig Reinhardt
Download or read book The Winning Cars of the Indianapolis 500 written by James Craig Reinhardt. This book was released on 2019-04-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At speeds of over 230 miles per hour, the Indy open-wheel race cars set the bar for American Championship car racing. For over 100 years, the Indy cars and their drivers have drawn hundreds of thousands of spectators to Speedway, Indiana, with another 6 million people watching the race on television or by live stream. In The Winning Cars of the Indianapolis 500, James Craig Reinhardt, author and official tour guide for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, details the history of the famous race and how the open-wheel race cars have evolved over the last century. Starting in 1911 with the first running of the Indy 500, Reinhardt profiles each race and car, including the starting position, engine, tires, race speed, margin of victory, and much more. Featuring nearly 200 images of the automobiles and individuals who make the race renowned, this book showcases the top drivers and how racing has changed through two world wars, the Great Depression, and unforgettable accidents. This beautifully illustrated book is a must-have for veteran and rookie race fans alike.
