Fire, Nitro, Rubber, and Smoke: Bob McClurg's Drag Racing Memories (Paperback)

by Bob McClurg (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review

Hemmings Muscle Machines, January 2007

"Many consider drag racing's golden age to have occurred during the 1960s and '70s, and nostalgia for that period seems to swell with each passing year. So how cool would it be to have a trove of photographs from someone who stood trackside at some of the most legendary drag meets of the day? Now Bob has assembled over 300 of his favorite shots from those days." 

Georgia Drag Racing News, reviewed by David Dilbeck, February 2007
 
"Fire, Nitro, Rubber, and Smoke is another winning book from CarTech that any drag racing fan will love to have. Be sure to pick up your copy soon!"  

Product Description

Fire, Nitro, Rubber, and Smoke: Bob McClurg’s Drag Racing Memories is top drag racing photographer Bob McClurg’s highly anticipated follow-up to his best-selling Diggers, Funnies, Gassers & Altereds. McClurg drew upon his substantial photo archives to deliver hundreds more of the best drag racing photos ever taken, including many gems that have never been published before. One of the nation’s leading drag racing photojournalists, McClurg captured drag racing’s most fondly remembered era from the starting line to the finish line. Through extensive captions he tells the stories of the cars, the racers, and the events that made drag racing such a great sport. McClurg shares his recollections of top racers like Don "The Snake" Prudhomme, "Big Daddy" Don Garlits, Ronnie Sox, "Dyno Don" Nicholson, Tom "Mongoose" McEwen, Tommy Ivo, Connie Kalitta, and dozens more, along with detailed insights into the incredibly cool machinery that these heroes of the quarter mile pedaled down the track. He includes everything from both front- and rear-engine dragsters to funny cars, gassers, altereds, pro stocks, and even exhibition cars. The sights, smells, and sounds of the golden age of drag racing come to life through these photos and provide a guaranteed trip down memory lane for any drag racing fan.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: CarTech (February 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1932494375
• ISBN-13: 978-1932494372
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #556,889 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ANOTHER SUPERLATIVE EFFORT, February 6, 2007

By	popular culture lover (Travelers Rest, SC United States) - See all my reviews

This book is superb, even surpassing McClurg's earlier tome. Lots of sharp color and black and white images. The book is divided into genres, like slingshots, gassers, etc. I'd have liked a few more fuel altered shots, but that's quibbling. It's an excellent book that you should make it your business to get.

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5.0 out of 5 stars awesome book, January 15, 2007

By	Rhonda L. Kleinspehn "nhra fan" (Reading, Pa.) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Great stories on the history of drag racing. The pictures are excellent. if your a drag racing buff, this book is great

5.0 out of 5 stars The Way It Was, December 5, 2007

By	Randy W. Brinckman (st louis mo) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

McClurg's book is spectacular!!! Love the way the book flows, awesome photos from the various eras. Especially good with the early 1970's rear engine fuelers. First rate!