Super Stock: Drag Racing the Family Sedan (Hardcover)

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Product Description

"Super Stock" takes a look at what was, in the 1960s, the most popular class of drag racing-factory Super Stock. It traces the evolution of the cars, the engines, the rules, the personalities, and many of the teams, from Super Stock's beginnings in the mid-1950s through the 1960s and the era of the Super Stock 409s, Ramchargers, 421 Pontiacs, and 406 Fords.

Included are first person accounts of what drag racing was really like in the early 1960s: how the manufacturers controlled the competition and the results of the races; how the sanctioning bodies attempted to control the manufacturers, who in turn simply sidestepped the rules. Appendices include the major event winners and rules defining the classes, as well as information detailing the engines and chassis competing in Top Stock categories. For automotive enthusiasts and historians.

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; illustrated edition edition (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 (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #443,786 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

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

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

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 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

By	Troy Rice (Madison, WI) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.