As Darlington's track photographer during that time, Tom Kirkland used on of the period's few cameras to feature automatic film advance. His resulting mastery of the photo sequence hatched a collection of long-forgotten images that capture some the most heart-stopping finishes and bone-crunching crashes NASCAR has ever witnessed. Readers are also treated to rare shots of NASCAR heroes on the track, in pitlane, and atop the winner's podium. The season-by-season coverage of NASCAR at Darlington features brief introductions for each chapter and detailed captions for every photo. In addition, quotes from drivers, owners, and others are interspersed throughout. The book is capped off with a comprehensive appendix listing vital statistics for all NASCAR races held at Darlington during the period.
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It really gives an intimate look into the history of Darlington's early days, begining with the actual consruction of the track! Tons of vintage photos deplict just how different things were back then. What better guide to have than someone that was THERE through it all. Kirkland's photos and stories along with Thompson's writing makes this book a must for any NASCAR fan interested in a comprehensive history lesson on a legedary track.
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Before Harold Brasington built the egg-shaped Darlington Raceway, stock cars competed on dirt tracks, fairground circuits used primarily for horse racing, running tracks that circled football fields, and even baseball fields. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Darlington Raceway, Fireball Roberts, South Carolina, Buck Baker, Grand National, Joe Weatherly, Tom Kirkland, Curtis Turner, Lee Petty, Miss Southern, Fonty Flock, Richard Petty, Herb Thomas, Bob Colvin, Bill France, Harold Brasington, Paul Goldsmith, Bobby Myers, Eddie Pagan, Labor Day, Cale Yarborough, Smokey Yunick, Pure Oil, Speedy Thompson, Tim Flock New!
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Before Harold Brasington built the egg-shaped Darlington Raceway, stock cars competed on dirt tracks, fairground circuits used primarily for horse racing, running tracks that circled football fields, and even baseball fields. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
convertible race, convertible division, motorsports journalists, racing network, victory lane, stock car racing, new grandstands, fastest qualifier, pace car, souvenir program, racing fans Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Darlington Raceway, Fireball Roberts, South Carolina, Buck Baker, Grand National, Joe Weatherly, Tom Kirkland, Curtis Turner, Lee Petty, Miss Southern, Fonty Flock, Richard Petty, Herb Thomas, Bob Colvin, Bill France, Harold Brasington, Paul Goldsmith, Bobby Myers, Eddie Pagan, Labor Day, Cale Yarborough, Smokey Yunick, Pure Oil, Speedy Thompson, Tim Flock New!
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