Daytona 24 Hours: The Definitive History of America's Great Endurance Race [Hardcover]

J. J. O'Malley (Author), Buz McKim (Author)

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It's been called "America's premiere sports car race," and it's a singular test of automotive endurance. Begun in the early 1960s as a three-hour race, the contest evolved gradually into a 24-hour marathon that makes use of multiple drivers and crews as well as the special features of the Daytona International Speedway track, which allows spectators to view the race as a whole from grandstand seats. Veteran racing journalist O'Malley delivers a colorful, even dramatic chronicle of the race, year by year (1974 was the only year it wasn't run), and the clear, mostly full-color photos, one on nearly every page, show the crew, the cars, the drivers, the track, and the pulsing action. Fans will enjoy thumbing through the pictures, especially those of early competitions, when Porsches and split-window Corvettes ran side by side with Rambler Marlins and Pontiac Tempests. Not as much fun as the real thing but a treat for armchair racing fans. Stephanie Zvirin
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Product Details

• Hardcover: 400 pages
• Publisher: David Bull Pub (July 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1893618242
• ISBN-13: 978-1893618244
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 9.4 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,018,848 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Job Well Done, March 9, 2006

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This review is from: Daytona 24 Hours: The Definitive History of America's Great Endurance Race (Hardcover)

This book,while of a historical nature is a great read. It is factual, but also very personal. With its many interviews and quotes it captures the spirit of the 24 hours. My wife and I were privileged to be a part of 8 of them, so we're well acquainted with the labor, the highs of finishing, and the lows of falling out. All this is captured and well presented in this book. A great addition to any race fan's library!!