{"product_id":"ford-drag-racing-1955-1980","title":"Ford Drag Racing 1955–1980","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore the golden age of Ford drag racing, from the flathead V8 hot rods of the prewar era to the legendary factory-backed race cars that dominated American drag strips.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by veteran automotive author and drag racing historian \u003cstrong\u003eDoug Boyce\u003c\/strong\u003e, this illustrated history chronicles Ford's rise in organized drag racing and its fierce competition with rival manufacturers. From early dry lake racing in the Southwest to NHRA-sanctioned events, discover how Ford and Mercury became major forces in Stock, Super Stock, Factory Experimental, Pro Stock, and Funny Car competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollow the evolution of Ford racing engines, beginning with the legendary flathead V8 and continuing through the Y-Block, FE series, 385-series big-block, 427 SOHC, Boss 429, and 351 Cleveland. Learn how Ford's Total Performance program combined factory engineering, innovative race cars, and talented drivers to win championships and set records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInside This Ford Drag Racing History Book\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe early days of hot rodding and dry lake racing before organized drag racing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFord flathead V8 dominance in prewar racing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe development of NHRA-sanctioned drag racing during the 1950s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFord's transition from flathead engines to powerful overhead-valve V8 designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe rise of Ford's Total Performance racing program\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-backed Ford and Mercury drag racing teams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistoric racing achievements, championships, and record-setting performances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe evolution of Stock, Super Stock, Factory Experimental, Pro Stock, and Funny Car racing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLegendary Ford Racing Engines Covered\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFord Flathead V8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFord Y-Block V8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFord FE Series V8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFord 385-Series Big-Block V8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFord 427 SOHC Cammer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFord Boss 429 V8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFord 351 Cleveland V8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFamous Ford and Mercury Drag Racing Cars\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFord Fairlane Thunderbolt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFord Mustang Cobra Jet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-nose Ford Mustang drag racing cars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercury Comet flip-top Funny Cars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-backed Ford and Mercury Stock and Super Stock race cars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFord and Mercury Pro Stock and Funny Car competition vehicles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLegendary Drag Racers Featured\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBill Lawton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGas Ronda\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHubert Platt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDyno Don Nicholson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAl Joniec\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDick Brannan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhil Bonner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOhio George Montgomery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJack Roush and Wayne Gapp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMickey Thompson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnie Kalitta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBob Glidden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For Ford and Drag Racing Enthusiasts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is an excellent addition to the library of Ford and Mercury enthusiasts, vintage drag racing fans, muscle car collectors, and automotive historians. Discover the powerful engines, legendary drivers, innovative race cars, and factory racing programs that helped establish Ford's reputation in American motorsports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you remember the golden age of drag racing or are discovering it for the first time, Doug Boyce brings this exciting chapter of Ford performance history to life.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CarTech","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52911838527768,"sku":"9781613259092","price":28.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/9813\/3831\/files\/9781613259092.jpg?v=1792097586","url":"https:\/\/www.midlifeclassiccars.com\/ar\/products\/ford-drag-racing-1955-1980","provider":"MidlifeClassicCars.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}