Overview

In this book, lies a glimpse into the daring West Coast midget racers who led an early era in auto racing. Readers will learn how hazardous midget racing was in the beginning and how some were attracted to this risky business. Mel Anthony tells what it was like to start his first race in 1946. A select few accomplished drivers would go on to Indy: George Amick, Les Anderson, Bob Christie, Len Sutton, Shorty Templeman, Jack Turner, while the rest did not. In addition to the Indy drivers, cars driven by Chick Barbo, Bob Gregg, Allen Heath, Gordy Livingston, The Muir brothers, Don Olds, Paul Pold, Louie Sherman, Ernie Spalding, Cliff Spalding, and others have been restored, and some appear in vintage events today.

Full Product Details

Author:   Mel Anthony
Publisher:   Sylvester Publishing
Imprint:   Sylvester Publishing
Dimensions:   Width: 17.50cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 25.50cm
Weight:   0.608kg
ISBN:  

9780978772109

ISBN 10:   0978772105
Pages:   288
Publication Date:   22 September 2006
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Home and Family; Derby Days; Well-Oiled; First Car; Model T Touring; In Gear -- A Model T Race Car; From Duesenburg to Midget; The Riley Big Car; The Model A Story; Yellow Brick Road; WW II Service; # 40 Midget Purchase; Decision; Ford with a Stick; Teamed with Homer Norman; The Tex Roberts # 76 Kurtis V-8; Bud Green; Sea-Tac Officials; Loose Wheels; Allen Heath the Showman; A Benefit Race; Paul Pold; A Fund Raiser; Erling Chick Barbo; The Missing Body; A Tribute to Dan Olds; Terrific Templeman; Louie Sherman; The Muir Brothers, Stan and Johnny; Barefoot Bob Gregg; Einor Swede Lindskog; Tony West; Cliff Spalding; Sid Archer; Mark Sullivan (Alias) Mickey Shelton; Kenny Gardiner; Sky Valley; Smitty's Speedway; Our Son Dennis; A Birthday Surprise; Index.

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