Hemi: A History of Chrysler's Iconic V-8 In Competition
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.42 (987 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1613251882 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-06-21 |
| Language | : | English |
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Get the book." (Donnelly Jim Hemmings Muscle Machines 2015-11-11)"Fans of the Pentastar and vintage racing will find more than 426 reasons to enjoy the book." (Old Cars Weekly 2015-11-11)"If you are a Mopar nut or fan of racing during the reign of the muscle cars, this book is for you." (Frank Landrus IPMS/USA 2015-12-02)Bronze Medal Winner (2015 IAMC Award Winner 2016-08-03) . Is there anybody reading this who doesn't revere the Hemi? Thought not. "Must read for all you racing and car enthusiasts." (Jerry Felde MSRA Line Chaser 2015-08-01)"Because the author lives and breathes this stuff, you'll find information and insights here you're not going to find anywhere else." (Mac's Motor City Garage 2015-10-18)"No reference collection can
Having served as the editor of Mopar Muscle, Mopar Enthusiast, and IHRA Drag Review as well as written scores of articles on Chrysler cars and racing, he has a unique in-depth knowledge of Hemi racing history. He is also a life-long Mopar aficionado. He has created editorial and PR content for a number of clients throug
"Five Stars" according to James Demas. What can I say great pics and info. Five Stars Simply outstanding. Firebottle said Best book on the evolution of the legendary Hemi engine!!!. I was a service manager for a Chrysler - Plymouth dealer during those days and saw them all, Daytona's, Superbird's, Road Runners, GTX's, Super Bees, Chargers, etc. The photography is superb and the story about Bill France, NASCAR and the Hemi bans was very revealing. This is a gre
The Chrysler HEMI is arguably the most iconic American V-8 in competition history. From Super Stock politics to fire-breathing Top Fuel and Funny Car efforts, from the USAC stock car series to world records on the banked turns of Talladega, it is here. Identical attention is given to the triumphs and challenges of Don Garlits, Dick Landy, Sox and Martin, and other drag racers in NHRA and AHRA racing. In NASCAR competition, the 426 Hemi debuted at the 1964 Daytona 500, where a young Richard Petty qualified second, lapped the entire field, and won the race. Whether the Hemi was installed in a Charger, Super Bee, Barracuda, Road Runner, or any number of other cars, the engine literally dominated NHRA, NASCAR, and other forms of competition. In just eight months, Race Coordinator Tom Hoover and other engineers took the 426 Hemi from drawing board to racetrac