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In the ‘60s, drag racing evolved from a "run what ya brung" grass roots effort to a full-blown professional motorsport – along the way, it created some of the most exciting racing and race cars ever built. And Bob McClurg was there with a camera. McClurg is an accomplished magazine writer and photographer, but he’s best known for his drag racing images of the ‘60s and ‘70s – his lens captured all the action of the Roadsters, Gassers, Altereds, Top Fuel, Funny Cars, Pro/Stocks, and even the modern age of nostalgia drag racing. Now for the first time, McClurg’s best drag racing photos are brought together in one volume – a book that every drag racing fan will have to see. With more than 350 color and black-and-white photos, this book is an exciting visual history of the sport’s most exciting years – the Golden Age of drag racing. Foreword by John Force, 12-time NHRA Funny Car season points champion.

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  • Hardcover: 192 pages
  • Publisher: CarTech (June 27, 2004)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1884089909
  • ISBN-13: 978-1884089909
  • Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 10.1 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #862,856 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional!, April 23, 2004
By popular culture lover (Travelers Rest, SC United States) - See all my reviews
Bob McClurg has been one of drag racing's top photographers for decades, recording our sport's history at hallowed raceplants such as Lions, Irwindale and Indy. Drag racing fans and anyone with an affection for "how it used to be" will want this volume. Bob is in that handful of photographers who plied their trade both as journalists and artists.

With a good mix of color and black & white images, McClurg explores the ebb and flow of drag racing's golden era in every category - slingshots, funny cars, gassers, altereds, roadsters, pro stock etc. More than just photos, there is an authoritative text and great photo captions.

Do whatever it takes but BUY THIS BOOK.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Best drag racing book ever, March 7, 2009
Fantastic book. Top quality photos with stories from people that were there, not people that are good at research. If you only own one vintage drag book, this is the one to have.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Nice history lesson, January 3, 2009
By iraceitall (Montana) - See all my reviews
Very well-done book, great photos and info. I wish it had more stock and super stock coverage, but that's just me, and it doesn't take away from the book a bit. This is a neat book as a coffee table piece too.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Insightful look at roots of drag racing
If you like drag racing, this book is a "must have" for your coffee table. It traces drag racing history from its main origin after WW II, to the first funny cars, and... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Colorful and Diverse
I bought this book because I am painting a race car in a 1970s motif and the color photos and diverse classes shown are an excellent resource.
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