Autocourse Official History: Cart: The First 20 Years, 1979-1998 (Hazleton History)

By Rick Shaffer

Following the Championship Auto Racing Teams (CART), from its formation in 1979 through to the completion of its 20th season of competition, this history looks at how the new series developed and grew... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1874557144
• ISBN13: 9781874557142
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: Hazleton Pub Ltd
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 3.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 13.0" x 1.3" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

The Definitive Drive Down Memory Lane... in An Indy Car !

For those outside the loop of racing, NASCAR garners a great deal of attention. Lost in all the attention paid to that series is a great style of racing collectively known as "open wheel" or "Champ Car." The CART / Indy Car series has evolved over the years but one thing has always remained. The races are fast, exciting and very competitive. How exciting? Put 800+ horsepower in a 1,600lb car that stands at knee level and enjoy the fun! If you are a fan - new or old - this series from Autocourse is a must-have. Specifically, this edition is a must-have at all costs. Everything is covered: The formation of the organization into a great racing series. The major names and personalities of the sport. The technological advancements over the years. The champion drivers, cars and engines. There are timelines which give even greater historical perspective. There are complete results for all races and drivers for 20 years. The photography is fantastic and brings back a lot of memories for someone who's watched these races over the years. All the most memorable moments are covered in detail.

Autocourse again produces a winner!

For its entire history the CART series has been the primary focus of my keen interest in motorsports. With super-fast high-tech cars competing on a wide variety of oval tracks, road and street courses, this series has no equal. In true Autocourse style this book is an excellent way to either learn all about the formation and evolution of CART and/or bring back a lot of great racing memories. The text and photography are all superb!