Download or read book Midget Car Racing written by Derek Bridgett and published by Fonthill Media. This book was released on 2017-01-24 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It was by chance that the author stumbled across a long lost programme for the opening meeting of Hanley Car Speedway for 21 July 1938. The programme had been hidden away in family papers for almost sixty years and it sparked an enduring interest in Midget Car Speedway. Motor sport had been the preserve of the rich and glamorous, but now the ordinary man could build a car and race it on a shoestring budget. It was the start of motor racing as we know it today and without the development of midget car racing, we perhaps would not have seen the Formula Three, Formula Ford and other series that we take for granted today. Although a short-lived craze that hit the UK during the 1930s, midget car racing was an incredible motor phenomenon with some races and events attracting over 60,000 people from all over the country. Derek Bridgett's Midget Car Racing chronicles this bizarre but immersive little-known motorsport. Focusing specifically on the Belle Vue Speedway, this incredible book is profusely illustrated with photographs from the period.
Download or read book Midget Cars written by Heather Moore Niver and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2011-08-01 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Midget cars might be small and light, but they’re fast, traveling at speeds up to 150 miles (241 km) per hour! Originally called “doodlebugs,” midget cars got their start back in 1919 in Los Angeles, California. Today, midget car fans from the United States to Australia and New Zealand love to watch these speedy little cars race. Midget cars were so popular in the 1950s that several movies were made about them. Inside, dazzling photographs of midget cars tearing up the track are sure to interest readers of all ages.
Download or read book Midget Auto Racing written by Ed Watson and published by . This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Midget Car Speedway written by Derek Bridgett and published by . This book was released on 2006-03-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looking at the midget car speedway races immediately before the Second World War
Download or read book The Mighty Midgets written by Jack C. Fox and published by Carl Hungness Pub. This book was released on 1977 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Smoke Sand and Rubber written by Mel Anthony and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A firsthand look at the daring West Coast midget racers who led an early era in auto racing. Learn how hazardous midget racing was in the beginning and why some were attracted to this risky business. A select few accomplished drivers would go on to Indy: George Amick, Les Anderson, Bob Christie, Len Sutton, Shorty Templeman, Jack Turner. Cars driven by other racers -- like Chick Barbo, Bob Gregg, Allen Heath, Gordy Livingston, The Muir brothers, Don Olds, Paul Pold, Louie Sherman, Ernie Spalding, and Cliff Spalding -- have been restored and appear in vintage events still.
Download or read book Pretty Intense written by Danica Patrick and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-12-26 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: America's NASCAR standout offers a 90-day program to sculpt your body, calm your mind, and achieve your greatest goals Everything Danica Patrick does is Pretty Intense. A top athlete in her field, not to mention a fan favorite and the first woman to rule in her male-dominated sport, Danica approaches every aspect of life with the utmost intensity. Now, she shows you how you can apply her daily principles and transform your life for the better--and have fun while doing it. Danica's 90-day high-intensity workout, protein-rich, paleo-inspired eating plan, and mental-conditioning program will get you leaner, stronger, and healthier than you've ever been before. By mixing full-body training and stretching exercises, her accessible workouts hit the holy trinity of fitness: strength, endurance, and flexibility. Bolstered by a customized eating plan for all-day energy, her program will also help you cultivate a mindset for limitless success. You will learn to aim your sights high, confront challenges and setbacks with confidence, and cross the finish line every time. Whether your goal is a stronger core, better skills in the kitchen, or a promotion at work, Danica's Pretty Intense plan will help you reach your highest potential.
Download or read book Dream Big Midget Car Racing written by Midget Car Racing Publishing and published by . This book was released on 2020-04-16 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A 120-page Midget Car Racing Journal that features: 120 wide-ruled lined pages 6 x 9 inches in size smooth white-color paper a black matte-finish cover The (Dream Big Midget Car Racing) journal can be used however you wish. This Midget Car Racing journal makes a wonderful present!
Download or read book Dirt Track Auto Racing 1919 1941 written by Don Radbruch and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2015-03-07 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prior to World War I, auto racing featured expensive machines and teams financed by auto factories. The teams toured the country, and most of the races were held in large cities, so the vast majority of Americans never saw a race. All this changed after World War I, though, and in the 1920s and 1930s there were approximately 1,000 dirt tracks in the United States and Canada. The dirt tracks offered small-time racing--little prize money and minimal publicity--but people loved it. This pictorial history documents dirt track racing, with what are today called sprint cars, around the United States from 1919 to 1941. Information on dirt track racing in Canada during this time is also provided. Regionally divided chapters detail the drivers, tracks, and specific races of each area of the country. Some of the drivers went on to win fame and fortune while others faded into obscurity. Tracks included well known facilities as well as out-of-the-way sites few people had ever heard of. The cars ranged from state of the art machines to the more common home built specials based on Model T or Model A Ford parts. Taken together, the drivers, tracks, and races of this era were instrumental in making auto racing the popular sport it is today.
Download or read book Quarter Midget Chassis Technology written by Steve Smith and published by Steve Smith Autosports. This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete chassis tuning and setup guide for the quarter midget race car. Addresses race car handling basics, suspension systems, chassis setup and alignment, track tuning and adjustment. Includes a complete guide to understanding and adjusting handling problems.
Download or read book Cages Are for Monkeys written by Kevin Olson and published by . This book was released on 2016-10-10 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The laugh-out-loud memoir of one of America's most accomplished and enduring open-wheel racers and without a doubt one of its wackiest. In a 50-year career, Kevin Olson has raced Midgets all over the U.S. and famously Down Under, along the way winning multiple USAC, BMARA and other championships. Inducted into both the National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame and the USAC Hall of Fame in recognition of his driving talent and success,Olson is probably equally well known for his off-the-wall sense of humor and non-stop pranks. Like Kevin, this book is candid, nostalgic, and consistently outrageous. Give it to anyone who loves racing and needs a smile to make their day.
Download or read book Sprint Car Showdown written by Dave Argabright and published by . This book was released on 2013-12 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Live Love Midget Car Racing written by Midget Car Racing Publishing and published by . This book was released on 2020-03-26 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A 120-page Midget Car Racing Journal that features: 120 wide-ruled lined pages 6 x 9 inches in size smooth white-color paper a black matte-finish cover The (Live Love Midget Car Racing) journal can be used however you wish. This Midget Car Racing journal makes a wonderful present!
Download or read book Outside Groove written by J. A. Ackley and published by . This book was released on 2021-11 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Outside Groove digs deep into the culture of oval-track racing by telling the stories of the undercurrent driving the sport. Renew your faith in racing's future by reading about young drivers working hard to make a name for themselves. Heed advice from seasoned sages who often learned those lessons the hard way. Root for fan favorites as they overcome adversity. Learn more about "racers" who do things other than turn a steering wheel. Gain perspective on hot-button topics such as parts shortages, disqualifications, and world issues affecting the sport. Travel to new places, both in time and locale, as you turn each page. Editors J.A. Ackley and Mike Adaskaveg compiled these incredible accounts of enthralling prose and captivating photography into one riveting read.
Download or read book Modern Thunder written by Dave Argabright and published by . This book was released on 2018-07-05 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Red Racecar written by Thom Ring and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-12-19 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jimmy Pearson and his best friend Danny Houle have just graduated from high school as this young-adult novel begins. Neither has a clue about what's next in their lives until Jimmy Pearson spots a bright-red midget racecar for sale at an auto-repair shop in town. Jimmy hasn't laid eyes on a racecar in years, but his dad once was one of the best dirt-track racers around before he lost his life in a racing accident. Jimmy immediately decides that the car is the ticket to a summer of adventure if he and Danny can come up with the money to buy it from its desperately-broke owners. But how will his mom feel about his racing in view of the death of his dad? And does he know enough about going fast to compete with the current class of competitors already in the midst of their racing season?
Download or read book Harry McQuinn King of the Midgets written by Brad T Tinkle and published by . This book was released on 2017-08-08 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a compilation of the racing career (and beyond) of Harry McQuinn who was dubbed "King of the Midgets" and ran with the "Chicago Gang." It's an historical narrative to chronicle the information about his career and to tell the story of someone who came before and helped blaze the path in auto racing. The information has been assembled by Dr. Brad T Tinkle who, as a child, fondly remembers fishing and boating with his great grandparents, Harry and Juanita McQuinn. He recalls many of "Daddy Harry's" racing stories, trophies, injuries, and scars, but didn't have a true understanding of the significance of his racing career since Harry had long retired by that time. These memories didn't come to the forefront until decades later when his son, Zachary Tinkle, started his stock car racing career, which plunged Brad into learning about mechanics, car set up, and spotting. While traveling around to the different tracks, he started to notice photos of Harry at different tracks during events like Hall of Fame weekend at Grundy County Speedway. He delved into family archives, newspaper archives, and track historical records to bring Harry's stories to light. People that heencountered that knew or knew of Harry have different perspectives. Some remember him as a firm race official. Othersremember that he is the first and only person to land an airplane on the Brickyard. And, others recall his contribution to the start of NASCAR(R) because of his kicking Mr. France out of a race track. Many know the stories, but may not have necessarily known the man behind them. Included in the book are: - Early Years- McQuinn falls in love... with cars. - Dirt Track Racing (1924-1934)- McQuinn didn't have the best start to his racing career, but he persisted to become one of the best in the Midwest. - Big Car Racing (1934-1948)- Living in the shadow of the Indianapolis Speedway, he aspired to join the 500 race. He made his dream come true, but routinely had bad luck. However, he still managed to get two top tens in ten starts. - Midget Racing (1934 - 1946)- Midgets roared onto the Midwest scene in 1934 and 1935. McQuinn fell in love with the little dynamos and wheeled them with furor, making his name known coast to coast. - Race Officiating (1949-1969)- McQuinn was well experienced in racing and when he was done as a driver, he still continued in his love of racing. He was considered stern, but fair and had his share of controversy. - Piloting (Airplane)- World War II introduced McQuinn to airplanes and he enlisted in the reserve. He worked hard to have the airplane as much a part of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway as the race car was. - Later Years- Having retired from racing activities after 45 years, he accepted a quieter life. His accomplishments were still recognized long thereafter. Reading the excerpts and stories about Harry McQuinn gives an appreciation for the safety issues with racing and how far standards have come across all series. For anyone that has dealt with issues with racing mechanics and politics, reading the evolution of Harry McQuinn's career gives them a respect for what it took for McQuinn to make a career of racing, both on and off the track.
