Fast
Lane: The History of NHRA Drag Racing - The Fast Lane
captures the heart and soul of NHRA. With more than 230 bold,
full-color photographs, this lavish book showcases the achievements,
the glory, the drivers, the fans, and the highenergy spectacle
that make NHRA drag racing a national passion. The Fast Lane
is also a dazzling photographic celebration of innovative
technology -- dragsters and Funny Cars burning nitromethane;
stock cars, trucks, and motorcycles on high energy spectacle
that make NHRA
drag racing a national passion. The Fast Lane is also
a dazzling photographic celebration of innovative technology
-- dragsters and Funny Cars burning nitromethane; stock cars,
trucks, and motorcycles on highoctane gasoline -- machines
whose power and fury are truly unmatched. If you love drag
racing, you must have this book!
High
Performance : The Culture and Technology of Drag Racing, 1950-2000
- If you are looking for a history of drag
racing from its inception to the present day, this book
is for you. It is a fascinating look at the sport from the
outlaw street racing days to the highly organized events that
we see today. Lots of information and stories about the personalities
and organizations that have been involved over the years,
including engine builders, drivers, chassis builders and backers.
The origins of the major organizing bodies and their battles
for supremacy are all recounted.
