Smoke, Sand & Rubber
A famous racer’s tale of colorful drivers, unique cars, and forgotten speedways
By Mel Anthony
Mel Anthony’s true to life story of midget racing from its start in the early era of the Northwest
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Between these covers lies a glimpse into the daring West Coast midget racers who led an early era in auto racing. A select few accomplished drivers would go on to Indy; George Amick, Les Anderson, Bob Christie, Len Sutton, Shorty Templeman, Jack Turner, and the rest of us did not. In addition to the Indy drivers, cars driven by Chick Barbo, Bob Gregg, Allen Heath, Gordy Livingston, The Muir brothers, Don Olds, Paul Pold, Louie Sherman, Ernie Spaulding, Cliff Spalding , and others have been restored, and some appear in vintage events today.
Author Mel Anthony discloses first-hand Northwest auto racing history, from the 1930’s through the 1950’s. Learn how hazardous midget racing was in the beginning. Read how some were attracted to this risky business. Mel tells what it was like to start his first race in 1946. He raced for ten years with some of the best drivers to compete in the northwest, and beyond.
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ISBN: 0-9787721-0-5
The cost is $29.95 each plus $4.00 shipping and handling for the first book. Shipping and handling for additional books is $1.50 each. If customer’s address is Washington State, add 8.8% state sales tax. Please make check payable to:
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