Hard Driving is the dramatic story of one man’s dogged determination to live the life he loved, and to compete, despite daunting obstacles, at the highest level of his sport.Wendell Scott figured he was signing up for trouble when he became nascar’s version of Jackie Robinson in the segregated 1950s. Some speedways refused to let him race. “Go home, nigger,” spectators yelled. And after a bigoted promoter refused to pay him, Scott appealed directly to the sport’s founder, nascar czar Bill France Sr.France made a promise Scott would never forget – that nascar would never treat him with prejudice.For the next two decades, Scott chased a dream whose fulfillment depended on France backing up that promise. Persevering through crashes, health problems, and money troubles, Scott remained convinced he had the talent to become one of nascar’s best. Hard Driving documents a previously untold chapter in the history of integration, politics, and sports in America. It reveals how France, founder of the multibillion-dollar nascar empire, reneged on his pledge and allowed repeated discrimination against Scott by racing officials and other powerful figures. It details France’s alliances with leading segregationist politicians such as George Wallace, the reluctance of auto executives such as Lee Iacocca to sponsor a black driver; and the inspiring support Scott received from white drivers such as nascar champions Ned Jarrett and Richard Petty, who admired his skill and tenacity.
Hard Driving: The Wendell Scott Story
April 30th, 2012 · No Comments
Cafe Racers of the 1960s: Machines, Riders and Lifestyle a Pictorial Review
April 30th, 2012 · No Comments
1999-2006 Haynes Chevrolet Silverado GMC Sierra
April 30th, 2012 · No Comments
Inside this manual you will find routine maintenance, tune-up procedures, engine repair, cooling and heating, air conditioning, fuel and exhaust, emissions control, ignition, brakes, suspension and steering, electrical systems, and wiring diagrams.
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- Routine maintenance
- Tune-up procedures
- Engine repair
- Cooling and heating
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The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Competitive Kart Racing – 2nd Edition
April 28th, 2012 · No Comments
In recent years, karting has grown significantly as an accessible, affordable introduction to motorsport with the emergence of indoor karting tracks and many first-time karters are sufficiently stirred by the experience to want to progress further. Now in its second edition, this comprehensive practical book covers all the fundamentals of kart racing, catering for the complete novice yet sufficiently detailed to benefit those racing at club level.
Carroll Smith’s Nuts, Bolts, Fasteners and Plumbing Handbook
April 28th, 2012 · No Comments
How to Diagnose and Repair Automotive Electrical Systems
April 28th, 2012 · No Comments
Pinewood Derby Designs & Patterns: The Ultimate Guide to Creating the Coolest Car
April 26th, 2012 · No Comments
Want to craft a cool-looking car that’s quick out of the gate? In this ultimate design guide, Troy Thorne – woodworker, artist, and Derby-winning dad – shares his expert tips, techniques, and amazing patterns so parents and scouts of any skill level can work together to build a great-looking, prize-winning car.
With Pinewood Derby Designs & Patterns, parents and scouts can build the fastest, best-looking car together while creating memories that last a lifetime.
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ATV Trails Guide Arizona Phoenix Region
April 26th, 2012 · No Comments
ATV Trails Guide Arizona Phoenix Region documents 30 of the best ATV and UTV trails around Phoenix. The book includes more than 180 color photos, a custom map for each trail and step-by-step instructions along the routes. GPS waypoints make it nearly impossible to get lost. Every trail has a description page telling how to find the trail, where to park, the best places to camp and what to expect during the adventure. The book’s introduction covers trail selection, Arizona’s OHV laws, safety, local weather, rider’s responsibilities, global positioning, desert survival and more. For complete trail listing and a look inside the book visit the FunTreks website.
Automotive Bodywork & Rust Repair
April 26th, 2012 · No Comments
There comes a time when just about every car on the road will need some form of rust or body repair. Quite often, if the car is a daily driver for running errands, repairs are never made, and the car eventually ends up in junkyard heaven. For our beloved collector cars, hot rods, and muscle cars, dents, dings, and rust are not an option, and neither is the scrap heap. And for just about any restoration project, the bodywork is by far the most expensive part of the process.
In Automotive Bodywork and Rust Repair, veteran Matt Joseph shows you the ins and outs of tackling both simple and difficult rust and metalwork projects. This book teaches you how to select the proper tools for the job, common-sense approaches to the task ahead of you, preparing and cleaning sheet metal, section fabrications and repair patches, welding options such as gas and electric, forming, fitting and smoothing, cutting metal, final metal finishing, including filling and sanding, the secrets of lead filling, making panels fit properly, and more. It also includes a comprehensive resource guide.
Whether you decide you want to tackle a full restoration project, or just want to save money by doing minor repairs yourself, Automotive Bodywork and Rust Repair is the book to get you through it.
Cannonball!: World’s Greatest Outlaw Road Race
April 24th, 2012 · No Comments
