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  • Date Of Publication: March 2020
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CHEVY DRAG RACING 1955-1980: A CELEBRATION OF BOWTIE'S SUCCESS AT THE DRAG STRIP

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  • Barcode: 9781613254998
With the introduction of Chevy’s OHV V-8 in 1955, the brand’s domination on the drag strip immediately snowballed. Drag racers loved the compact V-8. It was lightweight, revved high, and responded like no other engine previously produced. Chevy saw a record year in sales in 1955, thanks to a combination of a restyled body and the new mill. It was the age of ingenuity, and those who could get their hands on the new engine were swapping it into engine bays that once housed other weaker mills. Ford’s flathead, one that had dominated for so long, was rendered obsolete almost overnight. Chevy had a winner and dominated the sales charts for years to come. Aftermarket manufacturers got on board and offered all the go-fast goodies needed to make Chevy a winner, no matter what category they ran. From Dragsters to Stock, Chevy’s success was immediate. And it was a long-term success, thanks to a combination of years of great styling and a vast array of driveline combinations. Accomplished racing author Doug Boyce takes a celebratory look at those years of success, with a focus on the first 25 years (1955 through 1980). Chevrolets gave rise to such stars as Bill “Grumpy” Jenkins, “Jungle Jim” Liberman, “Sneaky Pete” Robinson, “Dyno Don” Nicholson, Sox & Martin, Dick Harrell, Dave Strickler, and many more. World champs and fan favorites all drove Chevys. The success showed in the record books. No brand has won more races and events or has set more national records than Chevrolet. And unlike the other manufacturers, Ford and Chrysler, it was done with little to no factory support. Whether you are a hardcore Chevy fan or just love catching up on the history of drag racing during the golden age, this nostalgic look at Chevy racing history is sure to entertain for hours on end. • This is the first book to specifically look at Chevrolet drag racing during the first 25 years. • Filled with nostalgic photographs and great stories. • Author Boyce is an established veteran and historian for vintage drag racing subjects. About the Author Doug Boyce has written numerous club and magazine articles related to drag racing’s golden years. He has an ongoing love of drag racing and the way it used to be. He is the author of Grumpy’s Toys, Junior Stock, Drag Racing’s Quarter-Mile Warriors: Then & Now, Match Race Mayhem, and 1001 Drag Racing Facts—all best-selling CarTech titles.

Author: Doug Boyce

Author Bio: NA

ISBN: 9781613254998

Publisher: Cartech

Binding Type: Paperback

Illustrations: 300 Photos

Language: NA

Pages: 176

Printing Status: In Print

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