Cartech: Lost Drag Strips: Ghosts of Quarter Miles Past (Paperback)

from Andibook

I got this book for my grandfather, who watches drag racing and used to drag race when he was younger. (I'll post his review when he's finished!) But I also took a quick read through it myself, and I was very impressed. The book gives you a surprisingly sentimental view of the history of drag rac...

from bonnie.halperin

Byrd allows us to see into the past of Drag Racing. The famous racers, the now classic mussel cars the fans and the sadness of the now rundown condition of Americas tracks. You get a peek into past facts, photos and the excitement of these slower times where our views were void of the terror of t...

from MarniGreatrex

I read this book with my husband who is a big car nut. He loved the pictures and the memories they brought back. I found the stories of the now defunct race tracks both interesting and sad. The development of the sport of drag racing from its early days, through the regulations and safety aspects...

from jrblaylock

I loved the history and pictures in this book! What a great way to document the rich heritage of drag racing. I brought this book to work and all my "car-guy" buddies look through it every day at lunch!

from Peripa

Not knowing anything about drag racing did not stop me from enjoying this book. My sons (5 and 8) enjoyed looking at it with me. It was a fascinating glimpse into a world unknown to me. It is also well organized, well written and really just a good read.