Super Stock: Drag Racing the Family Sedan [Hardcover]

Larry Davis (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 16, 2002

From the late 1950s through the 1960s, the same cars that drove people to work and the grocery store were actively raced on Sundays at drag strips all across the country. This was the exciting time when the factories of Ford, Chrysler, and General Motors competed against each other under the slogan, "Win on Sunday, sell on Monday." Author Larry Davis experienced the period firsthand from the driver's seat, as he competed in various Stock and Super Stock categories between 1960 and 1970. Read this completely illustrated, year-by-year history of Super Stock racing from 1955 to 1968, including first-person accounts of action from match races to the Nationals, and appendices featuring all major event winners, NHRA rules, and the engine/chassis combinations.

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About the Author

Larry Davis was a hobby drag racer between 1960 and 1970, competing in various Stock Modified Production and Super Stock classes. He participated in the 1967 and 1969 NHRA National Championships in Indianapolis, IN.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 210 pages
• Publisher: CarTech (February 16, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1884089534
• ISBN-13: 978-1884089534
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 10.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,585,646 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must have book for Super Stck Drag Racing Fans, November 26, 2001

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Jack K Smith (Howell, MI United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Super Stock: Drag Racing the Family Sedan (Hardcover)

Larry Davis' new book, Super Stock - Racing the Family Sedan, is one of the best Drag Racing oriented books I've ever read. His knowledge of the topic and the very numerous photos in this book make it an absolute must own for fans of drag racing and the 1960s factory hot rods. I've displayed this book at model car shows and the response has always been amazing with nearly everyone asking for a source to purchase it. Larry is planning a sequel and I'll be on the list to purchase it as soon as it is available.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great photo history of a bygone era., April 15, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Super Stock: Drag Racing the Family Sedan (Hardcover)

This book is a must-have for the drag racing historian or any car nut that missed out on the golden era of drag racing the 'family' car. Numerous photos depicting how the cars were set up and raced. A fun flashback!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book, March 10, 2002

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Troy Rice (Madison, WI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Super Stock: Drag Racing the Family Sedan (Hardcover)

This is an excellent book for anyone who likes drag racing, street racing, etc. It is about the evolution of drag racing in the 60's. This book has great pictures and commentary by the author, who has really done his research. I recomend this book to everybody who has ever had a 60's-70's muscle car.