IT'S...A...NEW...TRACK RECORD!
AN INCREDIBLE "DECADE" OF SPEED AT THE INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY 1962-1972
It’s… A… New Track Record! is more than just a book; it’s a high-octane ticket back to the golden era of the "Brickyard." Feel the electricity in the air as legendary announcer Tom Carnegie’s iconic catchphrase echoes through the grandstands, signaling yet another moment of history in the making.
Authored by renowned historian Rick Shaffer, this captivating volume chronicles the most explosive decade in Indianapolis 500 history: 1962-1972. It was a time of unprecedented speed and radical change.
Within these ten years, the 150-mph barrier was shattered by Parnelli Jones, only for the world to witness Bobby Unser pushing nearly 200 mph just a decade later.
Featuring a foreword by the great A.J. Foyt, this book dives deep into:
- The Technical Revolution: The dramatic shift from traditional front-engine roadsters to F1-inspired rear-engine machines, the birth of aerodynamic wings, and the raw power of 1,000-hp turbocharged engines.
- Iconic Rivalries: Relive the battles between titans like Jim Clark, Mario Andretti, and the rise of the Unser dynasty.
- Year-by-Year Drama: Detailed accounts of every race, capturing the triumphs, the heartbreaks, and the relentless pursuit of speed.
Richly illustrated and meticulously researched, this is the ultimate tribute to a decade that redefined motorsport. If you live for the roar of the engines and the scent of methanol, this book belongs on your shelf.
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