The Legend of the First Super Speedway
The Birth of American Auto Racing
Published on 31. October 2022
Book
Hardback
44 pages
979-8-218-09609-0 (ISBN)
Description
"The Legend of the First Super Speedway" young readers' edition is a true story of the early days of American auto racing. It chronicles the career of upstart race driver Barney Oldfield and progression to becoming a champion. His story runs parallel to the efforts of his friend, Carl Fisher, in building the famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The two men face many obstacles to achieving their goals but overcome them through persistence and believing in themselves.
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Language
English
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 5 to 9 years
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 222 mm
Width: 221 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
Weight
350 gr
ISBN-13
979-8-218-09609-0 (9798218096090)
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Mark Dill is the author of "The Legend of the First Super Speedway, The Battle for the Soul of American Auto Racing," the true story of two men who fought for the soul of American auto racing. This is his first children's book based on the original. Born in Indianapolis, Mark Dill has a life-long involvement with auto racing. He live in Cary, North Carolina with his wife.