Jack Zink is a legend in the world of car racing. As a driver for more than twenty years, he won stockcar races on dirt tracks, accumulated trophies in off-road dune buggies, and even set a flying mile speed record in a 1957 Pontiac he designed and built for the early NASCAR circuit. As a team leader, mechanic, and engineer, he pushed the limits of technology with his innovative designs for cars that were lighter, lower, and more powerful. Even his failures, such as the attempted use of a turbine engine in a car, opened new doors that others rushed through in the pursuit of speed and durability. Perhaps he is best remembered for his victories at the greatest track in the world, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and the greatest race in the world, the Indianapolis 500. From 1950 to 1967, Jack walked shoulder to shoulder with the greatest team owners, mechanics, and drivers in racing history. Twice, his team won the coveted Borg Warner Trophy, in back-to-back Indy victories (1955 and 1956). But Jack was much more than a pioneer in car racing. He raced sailboats. He raced motorcycles. He also was a skilled engineer and businessman, ultimately building not one but two companies into international giants that still dominate the combustion industry with burners, flares, and incinerators that greatly reduce pollution. Even with all these accomplishments, Jack was most proud of his service to his community, especially the Zink Ranch, a 33,000-acre nature preserve in the Osage Hills of Oklahoma that will perpetually provide open space in an increasingly crowded and urban world. This biography weaves all of these stories into a portrait of Jack Zink. Along the way are the friends and family members who were part of the adventure, as well as the challenges and opportunities that drove him forward. Here is the story of one amazing man who lived by a simple code: "The man who wins is the man who tries."
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Historian and author Dr. Bob Blackburn takes readers for a fast-paced ride across the multi-faceted life of the industrialist and auto racing pioneer in To Indy and Beyond: The Life of Racing Legend Jack Zink. The 206-page book chronicles Zink's passion for racing that led him to the top of several motor sports - including two victories at the Indianapolis 500. With more than 150 photos, this is a fascinating read for fans of motor sports and Tulsa and Oklahoma history. It is also powerfully motivational, as Blackburn captures the essence of the energetic, competitive spirit that drove Jack Zink. --Gary Percefull
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Dr. Bob L. Blackburn is Executive Director of the Oklahoma Historical Society, a statewide organization dedicated to collecting, preserving, and sharing the story of Oklahoma and its people. He earned his M.A. and Ph.D. in History from Oklahoma State University and joined the staff of the Historical Society in 1979. He is the author of sixteen books, numerous articles, and several screenplays. He is most proud of the Oklahoma History Center, a 215,000-square foot museum and research facility located next to the Oklahoma State Capitol.
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To Indy and Beyond is a wonderful book on so many levels. It chronicles the life of John "Jack" Zink of Tulsa, OK and his race teams - but even more. It goes into his personal life, business and philosophies. The oil industry, burners, various inventions - a truly multi-faceted book. So often race books cover just that - racing. Here is a book that delves into the man behind the scenes and why they succeeded.
Excellent book for the details of his race team, which won the Indy 500 in '55 & '56. Great photos.
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Having purchased this as a gift for my brother, who happens to own a Jack Zink Racecar, was a rewarding experience. Needless to say, we had to review the book prior to getting it to him in Canyon Country, California. Wonderful narratives and accompanying photos. We strongly recommend this book to anyone who has any interest in Mr. Zink and his accomplishments. Thank You, Bob Kneip, Cleveland, Oklahoma
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