The definitive book on Kurtis championship cars, showcasing all 111 full-size 'champ' cars that Frank Kurtis built between 1941 and 1963. Most of these cars were built specifically to race at Indianapolis. In fact, Kurtis' cars won the Indianapolis 500 five years out of six (1950-1955), and dominated the starting field from 1950 through 1958. Kurtis pioneered the 'roadster' design, in which the engine was offset in the car, allowing the driver to sit much lower, reducing the height of the car and thus wind resistance. Roadsters were the last front-engine cars before the 1965 rear-engine revolution, and they are remembered with much nostalgia. Also see engineering drawings of the cars as well as dramatic starting field photos and crash photos. An appendix detailing car and engine serial numbers will add to your enjoyment.
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An average book, with good B/W photo's, but little information on the man behind the cars! Good statistics on models, years and owners!
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this book would make an excellant gift for any vintage open wheel race car enthusiast
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Frank P. Kurtis, the son of a Colorado blacksmith, was a man who changed American auto racing. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Freddie Agabashian, Jimmy Daywalt, New York, Frank Kurtis, Johnnie Parsons, Paul Russo, Sam Hanks, Jim Rathmann, New Jersey, Gene Hartley, Pat Clancy, Chrysler Hemi, Chuck Weyant, George Connor, Los Angeles, Pat O'Connor, Andy Granatelli, Arlen Kurtis Collection, Armin Krueger, Bill Cheesbourg, Bill Homeier, Bob Christie, Cliff Griffith, Johnny Tolan, Marshall Teague New!
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Frank P. Kurtis, the son of a Colorado blacksmith, was a man who changed American auto racing. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
indy placing, dirt track car, championship cars, dirt track races, sprint cars Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Freddie Agabashian, Jimmy Daywalt, New York, Frank Kurtis, Johnnie Parsons, Paul Russo, Sam Hanks, Jim Rathmann, New Jersey, Gene Hartley, Pat Clancy, Chrysler Hemi, Chuck Weyant, George Connor, Los Angeles, Pat O'Connor, Andy Granatelli, Arlen Kurtis Collection, Armin Krueger, Bill Cheesbourg, Bill Homeier, Bob Christie, Cliff Griffith, Johnny Tolan, Marshall Teague New!
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