The Indianapolis 500: A Century of Excitement
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Rating | : | 4.59 (740 Votes) |
Asin | : | B00ANYSVP4 |
Format Type | : | paperback |
Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
Publish Date | : | 2017-02-04 |
Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
After leaving GM, Kramer served as the director of the Speedway's Hall of Fame museum from 1995 to 1998. . Later, Kramer covered the race and the sideshow functions for The Indianapolis News for more than 10 years. About the Author Ralph Kramer is the author of the critically acclaimed Indianapolis Motor Speedway: 100 Years of Racing. Kramer and his wife, Carol, live in Shelbyville, Indiana. He grew up on a farm 50 miles from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and saw his first Indianapolis 500 rac
"Indy Fans" according to Wendy Wendt. If you are an Indy fan this is the book for you. Beautiful photos, beautiful design. Comes with a poster. Even has a foreword from David Letterman.. Brent Andrew said One of the best. Selected as one of the "One of the best" according to Brent Andrew. Selected as one of the 20 top new sports books -Author Ralph Kramer, who grew up within a stone's throw of the speedway and saw his first race in 1950, reviews the excitement that is Indy. The book features many previously unpublished photos from the race archives.If the sound of revving engines g. 0 top new sports books -Author Ralph Kramer, who grew up within a stone's throw of the speedway and saw his first race in 1950, reviews the excitement that is Indy. The book features many previously unpublished photos from the race archives.If the sound of revving engines g. An Inside Look at the Indy 500! Kudos to author Ralph Kramer. This is a fantastic book filled with fascinating information and behind-the-scenes stories of the drivers, the cars, and how the race evolved. You can almost smell the fuel and smoking tires and feel the thunder and the vibration in the stands as the cars roar past. D
The Greatest Spectacle in RacingSince the dawn of automotive racing, the world's best drivers have tested their skills, bravery and the limits of speed in the legendary Indianapolis 500. The winner claims the historic Borg-Warner Trophy, and racing immortality.Officially licensed in cooperation with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis 500: A Century of Excitement tells the compelling and entertaining story of the race that has become known as simply "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing." Overfl
Ralph Kramer is the author of the critically acclaimed Indianapolis Motor Speedway: 100 Years of Racing. . As a public relations executive for General Motors, he negotiated Chevrolet's Indy 500 pace car presence and for years managed Chevy's public relations function at the track. After leav