The Roadsters Of Indianapolis

Download or read book Indianapolis Roadsters, 1952-1964 written by Joe Scalzo and published by Motorbooks. This book was released on 1999 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Roadsters of the post-war Indy era were a unique breed. Large, front-engined, Offy-powered beasts that required brute strength and a healthy dose of bravery to get them to perform at their peak. Drivers of the era possessed large doses of both and read like a who's who of American motorsport: Parnelli Jones, A.J. Foyt, Troy Ruttman, Rodger Ward, Bobby Unser, Tony Bettenhausen, Eddie Sachs and others. Indianapolis Roadsters 1952-1964 is a dynamic history of the Roadster era, and contains fascinating and comprehensive coverage of the drivers, the builders, the team owners, the Speedway, and other popular tracks.