Pro Stock Cars
Author | : Muriel L. Dubois |
Publisher | : Capstone |
Total Pages | : 40 |
Release | : 2002 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9780736809313 |
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Author | : Muriel L. Dubois |
Publisher | : Capstone |
Total Pages | : 40 |
Release | : 2002 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9780736809313 |
Author | : Martin Hintz |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 52 |
Release | : 1996 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 9781560653882 |
Describes the sport of pro stock racing and the vehicles and various people involved.
Author | : Nhra Publications |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 106 |
Release | : 2020-01-30 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : |
No collection of a true student of the sport will be complete without The History of NHRA Pro Stock. From the achievements of pioneers such as Bill "Grumpy" Jenkins and the famed Sox & Martin through season after season of utter domination by Bob Glidden to today's six-second, 210-mph factory hot rods, The History of NHRA Pro Stock guides readers through the years of milestones, groundbreaking technology, and career turning points in this fascinating segment of NHRA competition. This newly revised and expanded edition covers the greatest moments in the 50 years of Pro Stock competition.
Author | : Steve Reyes |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 162 |
Release | : 2013-01-18 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 9781613252062 |
The photos in this edition are black and white. Pro Stock is a unique class of racing, and one that has changed considerably over the years. In its early years, Pro Stock was similar to the Super Stock era from a decade before, in that it featured cars that seemed to be a lot like a hot rod version of what people were driving on the street. While the engines were a little bigger and nastier than most street versions, they were not that far removed, and fans could really relate to cars like 'Cudas, Mustangs, Camaros, Mavericks, and Vegas going at it on Sunday afternoon. These mostly stock-bodied cars were, after all, what most fans wanted their own street version to be. Over the years, as always seems to happen in racing, the original vision morphs into something completely different, and in the case of Pro Stock, that meant tube frames and flip-up fiberglass bodies that resemble nothing seen on the street. And in that, there becomes a little bit of a disconnect with the fans, whose interest in Pro Stock originated in the relative stock appearance of the cars. For this reason "The Dawn of Pro Stock" by Steve Reyes is a celebration of the early years, when fans could really connect with the cars, and brand rivalries were intense. Legendary drag racing photographer Reyes was trackside at the biggest and best NHRA events from the mid 1960s throughout the 1990s. He had a unique perspective on the development of Pro Stock, as he was able to document the evolution of both the cars and drivers as he observed them throughout the season. For a genuine insider's view, Steve has gotten together his very best shots and supplemented them with some great images from his contemporaries to offer this new collection. Steve's own observations punctuate the outstanding images to give the reader a trackside view of Pro Stock's early days unlike any offered before.
Author | : Kelly Wade |
Publisher | : CarTech Inc |
Total Pages | : 176 |
Release | : 2021-04-15 |
Genre | : Transportation |
ISBN | : 1613255705 |
Go behind the scenes for a look at Warren Johnson's path to becoming The Professor of Pro Stock. This new book illuminates the life and career of one of the most prolific engine builders and racers ever to compete in the ultra-competitive Pro Stock category, drag racing's most technologically advanced class. Warren Johnson navigated the world of factory hot rods for more than 45 years, devoting himself to full-time racing in 1975 and relentlessly pursuing horsepower and victory from the driver's seat and the engine room. Johnson's devotion to research and development opened the door to a long-standing relationship with Oldsmobile and GM Performance, beginning with the birth of the Drag Racing Competition Engine (DRCE) that is still used by every competitive team in the class. He excelled when it came to outthinking the competition and was outspoken on matters that he deemed vital. Johnson embraced thinking outside the box and pushed boundaries to affect change in terms of both safety and the advancement of the class, but he also knew when it was appropriate and necessary to put on a good show for the fans. Through his tireless efforts and with the support of a small crew that included his wife, Arlene, and son, Kurt, Johnson claimed two IHRA championships and six NHRA world titles, along with an astounding 97 national event wins that placed him in the position of being the most-winning driver of all time in the Pro Stock category. This book, complete with photos from the family archive and striking professional images of Johnson's many race cars, dives into it all, beginning with his childhood and early days of match racing when he developed the stern frugality and fierce resourcefulness that was the foundation of a tremendously successful, though sometimes controversial, career.
Author | : Howard V. Koby |
Publisher | : Iconografix |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2005 |
Genre | : Drag racers |
ISBN | : 9781583881415 |
Howard V. Koby. Popular drivers like "Dandy Dick" Landy, Bill "Grumpy" Jenkins, Ronnie Sox, Bob Glidden, Wally Booth, Wayne Gapp, Warren Johnson, "Dyno" Don Nicholson, Lee Hunter, Scott Shafiroff, Brad Yuill, Richie Zul, and many more are all showcased in drag race action in this door-slammer pictorial. A must for hardcore Pro Stock fans!
Author | : Lou Hart |
Publisher | : Enthusiast Books |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2010-11-15 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 9781583882726 |
“What wins on Sunday, sells on Monday” pushed Detroit's Big Four (GM, Ford, Chrysler and AMC) to produce selected factory-built production cars with gutted trim, lightweight frames stuffed with high cubic-inch powerful engines with modified fuel systems. Rivalries quickly flourished as Detroit's finest teams battled out across the country for supremacy. Factory-backed legends Dick Landy, “Dyno” Don Nicholson, Sox & Martin, Bill “Grumpy” Jenkins, Bob Glidden, Wally Booth, Paul Blevins, Richie Zul, Warren Johnson, “Akron” Arlen Vanke, Billy Stepp, Gapp and Roush, Bill Carlton, Butch Leal, and many others from Jr. Stock to the giants of Pro Stock, come alive in this photo gallery of Pro Stock Drag Racing.
Author | : Wil Mara |
Publisher | : Capstone |
Total Pages | : 54 |
Release | : 2000-08 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 9780736888844 |
Introduces the sport of stock car racing including its history, various special features of the cars, and qualifications of drivers and crews.
Author | : Doug Boyce |
Publisher | : CarTech Inc |
Total Pages | : 176 |
Release | : 2021-03-15 |
Genre | : Transportation |
ISBN | : 1613255829 |
The 1960s were a fascinating decade on the race scene. Relive the memories today through this wonderful new book. Drag racing has a long and storied history. Many have said that the first drag race happened shortly after the second car was made. While that may or may not be true, racing prior to World War II was mostly centered around dry-lake activities and top-speed runs. After the war, drag racing became organized with the formation of the NHRA, and during the 1950s, many tracks were built across America to accommodate the racers. Technology in the 1950s centered on the manufacturers updating old flathead designs into newer overhead-valve designs, and the horsepower race really started to heat up. In many forms of racing, the 1960s brought technological evolution. The decade began with big engines in even bigger stock chassis and ended with purpose-built race-only chassis, fiberglass bodies, fuel injection, nitro methane, and blowers. Quarter-mile times that were in the 13-second range in the beginning of the decade were in the 7-second range by the end. New classes were formed, dedicated cars were built for them, and many racers themselves became recognized names in the sports landscape. In Drag Racing in the 60s: The Evolution in Race Car Technology, veteran author Doug Boyce takes you on a ride through the entire decade from a technological point of view rather than a results-based one. Covered are all the classes, including Super Stocks, Altered Wheelbase cars (which led to Funny Cars), Top Fuelers, Gassers, and more.
Author | : Steve Smith |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 123 |
Release | : 1991 |
Genre | : Stock cars (Automobiles) |
ISBN | : 9780936834573 |
A complete step-by-step build-up of a pro stock/sportsman stock car. Car uses a Camaro front stub with fabricated perimeter frame. Includes complete chassis tuning information.