What’s it like to race across the blacktop of the nation’s most famous track? How does it feel to smash into a concrete wall while going over 200 miles per hour? This exciting; humorous; and poignant collection of tales takes readers inside the most thrilling race in America. Newly updated; Tales from the Indianapolis 500 captures horrific collisions and sweet victories from drivers past and present. With the 100th race approaching; the excitement and history of the Indy 500 will be on the mind of every racing fan.Author and renowned broadcaster Jack Arute exposes readers to a fast-paced world of high-speed thrills and unbelievable wipeouts. Beginning with his first encounter at the iconic race; along with stories from racing legends like Ray Harroun; and memorable races stretching up to the present day; Arute captures an entire culture of its own. NASCAR fans; whether young or old; will revel in the chance to experience the Indy 500 from within these pages. There’s no doubt readers will feel like they’re actually there! Skyhorse Publishing; as well as our Sports Publishing imprint; is proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in sports—books about baseball; pro football; college football; pro and college basketball; hockey; or soccer; we have a book about your sport or your team. In addition to books on popular team sports; we also publish books for a wide variety of athletes and sports enthusiasts; including books on running; cycling; horseback riding; swimming; tennis; martial arts; golf; camping; hiking; aviation; boating; and so much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller; we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
#702921 in Books 2016-05-03Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.80 x .60 x 7.00l; .0 #File Name: 1611688965272 pages
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