The book has something for everyone who was ever been interested in any era of motorcycle drag racing. I was introduced to this book by richard pollock of mule motorcycles, who, after reading it, decided he really needs to build a drag racer and i. Covered are all the popular classes of racing of the era, including top fuelers, funny cars, pro stocks, eliminators such as gassers and altereds, stocks, super stocks, and more. Motorcycle drag racing also known as sprints involves two participants lining up at a dragstrip with a signaled starting line. I havent absolutely formulated a plan yet but i assure you itll be filled with my experiences over a few decades of going to the drags. Mar 31, 2018 what a great book for the coffee table motorcycle drag racing history from the beginning 246 pagesand in detail with lots of pics and interviewsi just got off the phone with the author john stein in californiafunny, he just got his 67 honda 305 superhawk running after 30 years and just did 4 miles on itso he is smiling a bitgreat guy with a lot of. A driveshaft loop is required on all cars running slick tires, except vehicles running.
Aug 16, 2012 the book has something for everyone who was ever been interested in any era of motorcycle drag racing. The book is beautiful, in large format 10x12, and hardcover. If drag racers were secondclass citizens, motorcycle drag racers came in a distant third. Motorcycle racing also called moto racing and motorbike racing is the motorcycle sport of racing motorcycles. In 1978 cagiva entered the motorcycle business with two racing motorcycles ridden by gianfranco bonera and marco lucchinelli. A history is one of those titles every twowheel library needs. Popular drag racing books meet your next favorite book.
Whether youre a driver yourself, a motorhead or a history buff, our selection will get you excited about the sport. From those humble beginnings to modern times, when a modern top fueler can go 0 feet in a tick over three seconds at speeds topping 330mph, we present a brief. Drag racing today, whether on four wheels or two, is nothing like it was. Track temperature track temperature is an important key sometimes overlooked when choosing the correct dialin or throttle stop setting. Jun 01, 2011 as soon as people saw the opportunity to race in safer and welltimed events the sport of drag racing was truly born. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. The history of motorcycle drag racing in america is a fascinating one, and in an effort to tell the complete story, neverbeforeseen film was gathered and interviews with 17 of the sports icons, including sonny routt, ray price, terry vance and larry spiderman mcbride were conducted. Its a great way to keep track of all of your pertinent drag racing information on race day. As the book states on the inside cover, to those who follow it drag racing. Stock bodied drag racing book nhra scholastic books funny car dragster hot rods hot wheels auto racing magazine 1971 levellander 5 out of 5. In truth its a postwar phenomenon, with roots stretching back to dry lakebed racing in southern california in the 1930s. It is about motorcycles drag racing and what kind of motorcycle there is. This first drag strip ran races until 1959 and by that time the nhra had.
At the motor bookstore, we also carry a variety of books on the subject of racing. In other words, those 59 jockeys crunched up behind the windscreen of a tiny moto3 grand prix bike create more drag in the air than a chevrolet suburban. The 4page book of lists gives brief descriptions of everything racing from tracks, drivers stock, open wheel, indy, drag, offroad and more, engine builders, vintage ownership and. The history of motorcycle drag racing in america is a fascinating one, and in an effort to. This nearly hourlong dvd, in fact, is a perfect complement to the book. New england dragways swap meetflea market enjoyed record turnouts in 2019, and expects to surpass those numbers in 2020. The early, deadly days of motorcycle racing photographer a. A handbook of motorcycle drag racing by tom murphy listed under drag racing. The richly illustrated, 372page hardbound book tells the story of the first generation of motorcycle boardtrack racing in the early1900s, when daring riders sped at 90. This paper log is easily accessible so you can keep track of information before entering the data into an electronic log book. Upon the starting signal, the riders accelerate down a 1.
Shop with computech racing systems today and grab a paper log book. Other categories include hill climbs, drag racing and land speed record trials. A site dedicated to nostalgia and vintage dragbike friendly events. All in all, johns book is a great purchase for anyone who has a motorcycle go fast person in their life. John steins selfpublished, hardcover book, motorcycle drag racing. April 15, 2016 im going to let you nw dragrace history fans know first. There is a line in a lovin spoonful song that says, its like trying to tell a stranger about rock n roll. The history of motorcycle racing on the historic halfmile dirt race track. A history in this fascinating hardbound coffee table book john stein chronicles the beginning of the sport from the 50s into the 70s bringing to the forefront the pioneers who took drag racing from their birthplace of the streets to the very first drag strips in the country. May 04, 2016 a racing motorcycle with a smooth, full fairing and professional rider in a full tuck. Almost 200 rare and stunning photographs from the late 1960s and earlytomid 1970s capture terrifying fires, explosions, and crashes, all byproducts on the quest to go faster.
Triumph motorcycles cool motorcycles vintage motorcycles motorcycle racers motorcycle posters drag bike dragster car old school chopper nhra drag racing. More than the performance of the car, racing is about the performance, preparedness and training of the driver. At 244 pages and nearly 3 pounds, this book is quite large. Nathan peirano has been andras chairman since 2017 following a long involvement with andra drag racing both on the track and as part of the northern australian divisional council.
Kansas race drivers, race machines car and motorcycle ks race tracks, racing history and photographs, including dodge city, winfield, great bend, garden city, topeka, kansas city, belleville, wichita, hutchinson and other kansas cities, kansas race tracks, kansas race museums, and ks racers. Motorcycle drag racing history the drag race kinds of racing safe racing track speedsters. Read up on your favorite drivers and the history of racing across several car racing disciplines including auto cross, indy, street and drag racing. It grew directly out of illegal match racing on rural roads by highschool students in the postwar 1940searly 1950s. What a great book for the coffee table motorcycle drag racing history from the beginning 246 pagesand in detail with lots of pics and interviewsi just got off the phone with the author john stein in californiafunny, he just got his 67 honda 305 superhawk running after 30 years and just did 4 miles on itso he is smiling a bitgreat guy. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. The photos and graphics are amazing, as is the insightful and inspiring text that takes you through the entire history of motorcycle drag racing. From the earliest days when guys duked it out on the southern california strips such as saugus and sanfernando to the current decade of young talented racers on top fuel monsters, the book has it all with awesome pictures and interesting reading. A retrospective of the golden era into the seventies by gerald foster hardcover from parker house publishing inc. Quartermile chaos looks at the treacherous side of drag racing s golden age. This incredible book is the definitive work on this legendary sport. I hold a high bar for motorcycle books since reading several by allan girdler on harleys xr750 and harleydavidson racing, 19341986 are likely of your interest. The history of motorcycle drag racing in america is a fascinating one, and in an effort to tell the complete story, neverbeforeseen film was gathered and interviews with 17 of the sports icons, including sonny routt, ray price, terry. Theres more to racing a car than the vehicles horsepower, torque and top speed.
Van order captured the thrills and spills of boardtrack motorcycle racing in the 1910s. Mar 24, 2020 the original film of the same title is the basis for the book, but the book also details some of the riders he worked with like mike hailwood, barry sheene, kenny roberts, and steve baker, as well as a look into almost every form of motorcycle sport in road racing, motocross, dirt track, and drag racing. Our suggestion is to use this log book to keep superior records and establish your own ratios in all situations. Nov 12, 20 top fuel ama motorcycle drag bike champion larry spiderman mcbride guinness book of records. Included with the book is a special bonus section how to make your bike fast. High performance street riding techniques, 2nd edition jan 15, 2015. Online shopping for drag racing from a great selection at books store. Because this publication is a coffeetablebook, it is by nature, its a pictorial book. Sep 29, 2011 the early motorcycle drag racing subculture was a sport ofand foroutsiders. In the same year it bought a factory in vareses frazione of schiranna from aermacchiamfharleydavidson and went into motorcycle production. From howto books to photo books to novels, if you like drag racing, we have your book. To learn more about the history of the sport, you can purchase johns book motorcycle drag racing. Classic german racing motorcycles the complete book of flat track racing. The american biker book is the most insightful, comprehensive, and thought provoking look at the biker lifestyle ever seen in print.
The rider to reach the finish line first is the winner. The illustrated history by michael scott, barry sheene biography by stuart barker, when you dead, you dead by. To those who follow it, the sport makes perfect sense. This enormous coffee table book covers the full range of motorcycle drag racing history from the earliest days to the modern era. The beginners guide to drag racing a motorcycle street bike edition. See the nhra rule book for more detailed information. Through meticulous research and dozens of personal interviews, this book is the first truly comprehensive history of drag racing. Organized motorcycle drag racing began nearly 60 years ago, and an incredible amount has happened since then. A history of motorcycle drag racings sanctioning bodies. Teens would rebuild their cars and soup them up to show off their mechanical skills. Auto racing howto books, biographies, history, etc.
By 1979 the company reached an annual production of 40,000 motorbikes, with eight models. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. Major varieties include motorcycle road racing and offroad racing, both either on circuits or open courses, and track racing. Kate hintz describes motorcycle dragsters and their sport. While the book explains many of the mechanical aspects of motorcycle drag racing, the people are what make it interesting. Do you feel the need, the need for improved racing techniques. Dec 04, 2019 don emde, a motorcycle hall of fame inductee and former daytona 200 winner, has announced his newlyreleased book. Southeastern drag bike association the southeastern drag bike association is a national motorcycle drag racing series hosting events in the southeast. Drag racing is a form of racing that is unique to the united states. Looks like twin triumphs one for each brass ball needed to ride it. The next group to embrace motorcycle drag racing was the midwestbased american hot rod association ahra which, although focused primarily on cars, actively began promoting motorcycles in the early sixties under the guidance of west coast director, kerry clark. And in the book, more than 500 of them are discussed. The early motorcycle drag racing subculture was a sport ofand foroutsiders.
Drag racing s fast start born on the backroads of america in the postworld war ii years, drag racing s roots were planted on dry lake beds like muroc in californias mojave desert. The size and quality put it in the category often referred to to as a coffee table book yeah, i know. Since 1968, drag specialties has been focused on providing quality aftermarket motorcycle accessories and parts for harleydavidson and custom vtwin motorcycles. The history of motorcycle drag racing is a fascinating one, and in an effort to tell the complete story, neverbeforeseen film was gathered and interviews with 17 of the sports icons including sonny routt, ray price, terry vance, and larry spiderman mcbride were conducted. This article is currently being rewritten and will be updated soon. A history of motorcycle drag racing written by john stein, directed and edited by agusta einarsdottir. A history 1st edition by john stein 2011 hardcover. This years schedule still features the program to continue on the last sunday of each month. Its a lot harder to find a drag strip close by, the small local drag strips have been disappearing along with many of the biggest and most famous, but to those who have ever spent their weekends at a strip, trying to shave a tenth of a second from.
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