[PDF] Tales Of Bristol Motor Speedway eBook

Author : David McGee
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 45,91 MB
Release : 2011-06-07
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1625842031

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It is known as the "World's Fastest Half-Mile."? For fifty years and counting, Bristol Motor Speedway has been home to some of the most exciting moments in NASCAR, and the track's history is nearly as exciting as the legendary races it has held. From humble beginnings, Bristol Motor Speedway grew to become one of the largest sporting coliseums in the world, with seating for 160, 000. Join author and veteran speedway insider David McGee as he goes behind the scenes to offer a collection of stories that will surprise even the most dedicated fans. Packed with never-before-published photos from the entire history of the track, Tales of Bristol Motor Speedway is a book no racing fan should be without.

Author : David M. McGee
Publisher : Cartech
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 34,20 MB
Release : 2018
Category : Automobile racing
ISBN : 9781613253489

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The photos in this edition are black and white. Bristol. Very few names in racing provide the instant recognition of the two racing facilities that call this eastern Tennessee city home. For more than 50 years, Bristol Motor Speedway and Bristol Dragway have entertained race fans in what is known as the "Thunder Valley," creating racing legends and tall tales along the way. Author and Bristol historian David McGee examines more than 50 of the greatest races and legendary moments from these two historic raceways. Stories about Dale Earnhardt, Don Garlits, Rusty Wallace, Rickie Smith, and others are told with more than 180 action-packed photos. You will feel as if you were sitting in the grandstands on all three nights as Kyle Busch pulled off the three-race sweep in 2010. Perhaps you were pulling for Plymouth when Ronnie Sox downed the Dodge driven by Dick Landy on a holeshot at the 1970 AHRA Spring Nationals? Whether you're an oval or drag racing fan, reliving these stories will rattle your cage!

Author : Ron L. Scalf
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 15,43 MB
Release : 2014-11-21
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781489516275

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Bristol Motor Speedway: Racin' The Way It Was chronicles former race track vice president & general manager Ron Scalf's years of experience at the World's Fastest Half-Mile from 1988-1996."Having known Ron Scalf for more than two decades, I can personally attest that "Racin' The Way It Was" is a tale honestly told. It is vividly constructed of vignettes brimming with humor, intelligence and irony that, when molded into a whole, form a memorable image of NASCAR and Bristol Motor Speedway. ---Scott Pratt, best-selling author of the Joe Dillard series.

Author : Sonya A. Haskins
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 41,8 MB
Release : 2006
Category : History
ISBN : 9780738542461

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When Bristol's racetrack opened in 1961, tickets were often given away to fill the 18,000 seats. Over the years, Bristol Motor Speedway has grown to 160,000 seats and legendary status among race fans. There is a fascination with the unforgettable moments that take place at the track, including rivalries that are hard to miss when you can watch all the action around the half-mile track no matter where you are seated.

Author : A. R. Schaefer
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 22,68 MB
Release : 2006-09
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780736843768

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Discusses the track design, the history, and some exciting races at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tennessee. Includes a track diagram.

Author : David McGee
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 23,69 MB
Release : 2014-02-11
Category : History
ISBN : 1625845928

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East Tennessee isn't typically mentioned among stock car racing's formative hotbeds. But the region from Bristol to Oneida and Chattanooga encapsulates a significant portion of the sport's history. From pioneers like Brownie King and Paul Lewis of Johnson City to former national champions Joe Lee Johnson of Chattanooga and L.D. Ottinger of Newport, East Tennessee has produced many of NASCAR's great drivers. The region is home to one of the world's largest sports stadiums in the Bristol Motor Speedway, but NASCAR also made regular visits to other area tracks. Whether the surface is red clay, asphalt or brushed concrete, East Tennessee still boasts some of the world's fastest, most competitive racing. Join author and racing insider David McGee as he presents a vast array of colorful characters whose passion fueled a sport that has gone from primitive to prime time.

Author : Barney Hall
Publisher : Sports Publishing LLC
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 35,54 MB
Release : 2006-05-26
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 1596700076

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Barney Hall has been covering NASCAR racing since 1958. He was working in turn-three and had a birds-eye view of the finish between Cale Yarborough and Donnie Allison when they had the fistfight at Daytona in 1979. He was close friends with David Pearson in the '70s and spent a lot of time flying with him. He also witnessed the unforgettable '76 Daytona finish between Richard Petty and Pearson. In Barney Hall's Tales from the Trackside, he reflects on many memorable stories, including Bill Elliott winning the Winston Million in 1985. At that time, it was unheard of for a stock car driver to win a million dollars.

Author : David M. McGee
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,20 MB
Release : 2015-08-31
Category : Photography
ISBN : 1439653046

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Kingsport Speedway has hosted many of racing's greatest drivers, whether its track surface was asphalt, red clay, or brushed concrete. The short track, located in East Tennessee, has undergone dramatic changes since 1965 in attempts to keep pace with an ever-evolving motorsports landscape while entertaining three generations of fans. Hall of Fame members have raced and won at Kingsport Speedway, as did a contingent of regional stars. Today, Kingsport Speedway features weekly programs of NASCAR's Whelen All-American Series, which crowns track, state, regional, and national champions.

Author : Phillip Gary Smith
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 43,33 MB
Release : 2018-04-29
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 1642556378

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