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Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Speedway by the Freeway (book by Tony Loxley)

Speedway by the Freeway - An Illustrated History of Parramatta, Sydney, Valvoline Raceway

 

http://www.automotobookshop.com.au/speedway-by-the-freeway-an-illustrated-history-of-parramatta-sydney-valvoline-raceway/

 



"Speedway by the Freeway - An Illustrated History of Parramatta/Sydney Speedway/ Valvoline Raceway", is a lavishly illustrated ride covering the years 1977 until the current day (2013-14). Utlising over 1000 glorious images from the lenses of many of the finest oval track image makers in the world - and including words from some of those who have made the track what it is today - "The Speedway by the Freeway" is a volume that has something for every fan of oval track racing, or motor sport in general.
All of Australia's greatest oval track speedway drivers are covered, such as Garry Rush, Steve and Garry Brazier, Max Dumesny, George and Brooke Tatnell, Kerry and Ian Madsen, Dennis, Colin and Robbie Farr, Stephen Graham, Mark Brown, Darren and Troy Jenkins, Carl Jeffrey, Gordon Smee, the Pyne Brothers and, of course, the greatest names from US auto racing as well.
 
Drivers such as Tony Stewart, Steve Kinser, Tony Elliott, Davey Ray, Sammy Swindell, Ron "Sleepy" Tripp, Ron Schuman, Gary Patterson, Craig Dollansky, Donny Schatz, Danny Smith, Jack Hewitt and many, many, more are covered within this tome.
Many of New Zealand's top drivers are also included, and there is a wonderfully written season recap for everyyear since 1977.
 
"Speedwaybythe Freeway"is a title that just wants you to get your "backside trackside!"