Red Dirt Tracks: The Forgotten Heroes of Early Stockcar Racing - Taschenbuch

Red Dirt Tracks is the story of early stockcar race drivers in the Southeastern U.S., before the advent of NASCAR. They drove with passion and zeal, using streetcars belonging to their fathers, with no safety equipment and no prize money. They strapped themselves in with belts or ropes, and if they wrecked, the car was gone as there was no insurance. Many faced the ire of angry fathers, but would not give up racing. These drivers ran illegal liquor to support their racing, and learned how to drive faster and more aggressively. They became the bane of law enforcement as they ran their loads of moonshine from hidden stills to bootleggers. With their love and passion for racing, they unwittingly built an accidental empire unprecedented in todayas sports world. This is their story, capturing their essence and magnificent bravery as well as their unparalleled devotion to one another and their sport.