| Winner:
Jimmy Vasser:
Note:
Do Not confuse this title with the Indianapolis 500 Yearbooks.
This
is "The 500 Yearbook", the book that covers
the Michigan International Race in 1996 that was held
in competition with the Indianapolis 500. The CART (Championship
Auto Racing Teams) were literally legislated out of
the Indianapolis 500 in 1996 and the car owners decided
to hold their own 500 mile event at the Michigan International
Speedway. Publisher carl Hungness was in attendance
and produced this 160 page annual as a tribute. Feature
stopries Include: Detailed history of Michigan International
Speedway, great historical piece: Indy Lights, Stepping
stone to Championship cars for some: The Littlest Lola,
master model builder Roger Yu creates a masterpiece:
The IMAX Camera, The spectacular method of prsenting
film to the world has its day at the racetrack: Ford
Race Car Evolution In The Last Three Decades: Dan Gurney,
quick glimpse into this racing legend: Eddie Lawson,
Fine motorcycle racer talks about his race car career:
Bobby Rahal Interview:The Payton-Co, The "little
guys" success story: Tribute to deceased racer
Jeff Krosnoff: Driver biographies: Rita Shanaman, Lady
organizer of the U.S. 500: Engine Builders: Book excewrpt
from "The Nutley Velodrome" the memorable
eight second board speedway that hosted Midget races
in 1938-39.
New,
from the publisher. In Mint condition.
168 Pages. |
