Description
Karl Ludvigsen
Softcover
128 pages
Back to IndyCar/CART
Indy Cars of the 1970s: Ludvisen Library Series
$35.95
The 1970s was the last creative decade at the great Speedway. The spirit of innovation was still strong in the 1970s, which Ludvigsen calls “The Last Creative Decade” at the great Speedway. The turbocharged decade witnessed the extinction of the venerable four-banger Offy and the rise of the Cosworth V-8, which took Indy racing into the 1980s. A tire war and advanced aerodynamics saw speeds rise so sensationally that, as Ludvigsen says in his insightful Introduction, “The 1971 pole-winning speed wouldn’t have qualified a driver for the 1972 race!” Revealing intimate details of the last progressive and experimental decade at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, this book is a must for fans of the world’s greatest motor race.
In stock
Additional information
| Weight | 0.494 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 26.0 × 21.6 × 0.95 cm |
Related products
Pace Cars of the Indy 500
Pace Cars of the Indy 500 provides an up-close, hands-on, in-depth, and unique perspective on these interesting autombiles.
Greg Moore: A Legacy of Spirit
What is it about Greg Moore that caused so many to fall in love and so many to be devastated when he died? Greg's life was a celebration of youth, spirit, accomplishment, and charity. He was doing what he loved, with people he loved and respected. He was succeeding as an automobile racer and, even more, as a human being. He inspired everyone to act openly, positively, and with good humor. His easy grin and natural outgoing friendliness captured people's hearts and minds. When you met him you felt he was a friend for life. He made people like he was one of them, whomever they were. If you got close enough to say hello, to catch his eye, you felt you knew him. And anyone who knew him well thought of him as a man beyond his years, unusually free of the conflicts of youth. Although he seemed settled and mature, Greg Moore still revealed a sense of adventure and wonder. His achievements as a driver were impressive and have assured him a place in the galaxy of greats. Yet his spirit of sincerity and goodwill is the abiding memory that will live on. Through the memories of his family, friends, colleagues, mentors, and Greg himself, Greg Moore: A Legacy of Spirit tells the story of this remarkable young athlete. Through photographs and memorabilia that trace his life and career, we are given a lasting image of a life lived well, but far too short.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway: 100 Years of Racing
In this beautiful hardcover, big format book, readers will enjoy a visually compelling and scintillating 100-year history of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, an American icon and the world's greatest racecourse. Featuring hundreds of never-before-published photos from the Speedway's archives, readers will be captivated by this abundantly illustrated hardcover experience as it captures the spirit, the joy and the fun that helps define this great epicenter of racing. Readers will discover how the Speedway, having survived two World Wars, the Great Depression, near bankruptcy and a myriad of other difficulties, has evolved into more than a racetrack. Immersed in tradition, innovation and excitement, the Speedway transcends racing in becoming a cherished institution beloved by millions worldwide.
Beast: The Top-Secret Penske-Ilmor Engine That Shocked the Racing World at the Indy 500
Roger Penske was always looking for ways to gain the 'Unfair Advantage' with his cars. The Penske PC23 Mercedes, debuted at the 1994 Indy 500, bent the rules very close to the breaking point. Created in absolute secrecy, the new engine from Ilmor gave Team Penske 200 more horsepower than any other car in the race.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.