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Author : Muriel L. Dubois
Release : 2002
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Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 313/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Pro Stock Cars by : Muriel L. Dubois
Download or read book Pro Stock Cars written by Muriel L. Dubois. This book was released on 2002. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Martin Hintz
Release : 1996
Genre : Juvenile Nonfiction
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 882/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Pro Stock Drag Racing by : Martin Hintz
Download or read book Pro Stock Drag Racing written by Martin Hintz. This book was released on 1996. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the sport of pro stock racing and the vehicles and various people involved.
Author : Steve Reyes
Release : 2013-01-18
Genre : Sports & Recreation
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Book Rating : 062/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis The Dawn of Pro Stock by : Steve Reyes
Download or read book The Dawn of Pro Stock written by Steve Reyes. This book was released on 2013-01-18. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The photos in this edition are black and white. Pro Stock is a unique class of racing, and one that has changed considerably over the years. In its early years, Pro Stock was similar to the Super Stock era from a decade before, in that it featured cars that seemed to be a lot like a hot rod version of what people were driving on the street. While the engines were a little bigger and nastier than most street versions, they were not that far removed, and fans could really relate to cars like 'Cudas, Mustangs, Camaros, Mavericks, and Vegas going at it on Sunday afternoon. These mostly stock-bodied cars were, after all, what most fans wanted their own street version to be. Over the years, as always seems to happen in racing, the original vision morphs into something completely different, and in the case of Pro Stock, that meant tube frames and flip-up fiberglass bodies that resemble nothing seen on the street. And in that, there becomes a little bit of a disconnect with the fans, whose interest in Pro Stock originated in the relative stock appearance of the cars. For this reason "The Dawn of Pro Stock" by Steve Reyes is a celebration of the early years, when fans could really connect with the cars, and brand rivalries were intense. Legendary drag racing photographer Reyes was trackside at the biggest and best NHRA events from the mid 1960s throughout the 1990s. He had a unique perspective on the development of Pro Stock, as he was able to document the evolution of both the cars and drivers as he observed them throughout the season. For a genuine insider's view, Steve has gotten together his very best shots and supplemented them with some great images from his contemporaries to offer this new collection. Steve's own observations punctuate the outstanding images to give the reader a trackside view of Pro Stock's early days unlike any offered before.
Author : Kelly Wade
Release : 2021-04-15
Genre : Transportation
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 705/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Drag Racing's Warren "The Professor" Johnson by : Kelly Wade
Download or read book Drag Racing's Warren "The Professor" Johnson written by Kelly Wade. This book was released on 2021-04-15. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Go behind the scenes for a look at Warren Johnson's path to becoming The Professor of Pro Stock. This new book illuminates the life and career of one of the most prolific engine builders and racers ever to compete in the ultra-competitive Pro Stock category, drag racing's most technologically advanced class. Warren Johnson navigated the world of factory hot rods for more than 45 years, devoting himself to full-time racing in 1975 and relentlessly pursuing horsepower and victory from the driver's seat and the engine room. Johnson's devotion to research and development opened the door to a long-standing relationship with Oldsmobile and GM Performance, beginning with the birth of the Drag Racing Competition Engine (DRCE) that is still used by every competitive team in the class. He excelled when it came to outthinking the competition and was outspoken on matters that he deemed vital. Johnson embraced thinking outside the box and pushed boundaries to affect change in terms of both safety and the advancement of the class, but he also knew when it was appropriate and necessary to put on a good show for the fans. Through his tireless efforts and with the support of a small crew that included his wife, Arlene, and son, Kurt, Johnson claimed two IHRA championships and six NHRA world titles, along with an astounding 97 national event wins that placed him in the position of being the most-winning driver of all time in the Pro Stock category. This book, complete with photos from the family archive and striking professional images of Johnson's many race cars, dives into it all, beginning with his childhood and early days of match racing when he developed the stern frugality and fierce resourcefulness that was the foundation of a tremendously successful, though sometimes controversial, career.
Author : Lou Hart
Release : 2010-11-15
Genre : Sports & Recreation
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 726/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Pro Stock Drag Racing by : Lou Hart
Download or read book Pro Stock Drag Racing written by Lou Hart. This book was released on 2010-11-15. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “What wins on Sunday, sells on Monday” pushed Detroit's Big Four (GM, Ford, Chrysler and AMC) to produce selected factory-built production cars with gutted trim, lightweight frames stuffed with high cubic-inch powerful engines with modified fuel systems. Rivalries quickly flourished as Detroit's finest teams battled out across the country for supremacy. Factory-backed legends Dick Landy, “Dyno” Don Nicholson, Sox & Martin, Bill “Grumpy” Jenkins, Bob Glidden, Wally Booth, Paul Blevins, Richie Zul, Warren Johnson, “Akron” Arlen Vanke, Billy Stepp, Gapp and Roush, Bill Carlton, Butch Leal, and many others from Jr. Stock to the giants of Pro Stock, come alive in this photo gallery of Pro Stock Drag Racing.
