Language:EnglishPublisher:Arcadia Publishing Library EditionsISBN-13:9781540237194ISBN-10:1540237192UPC:9781540237194Book Category:History, Travel, Biography & AutobiographyBook Subcategory:United States, Special Interest, SportsBook Topic:State & Local, SportsSize:9.61 x 6.69 x 0.38 inchesWeight:0.9105Product ID:SCXXNN7XE5
Columbus Motor Speedway: A 70-Year Racing Legacy
This comprehensive historical account chronicles the Columbus Motor Speedway's remarkable seven-decade journey from 1946 through 2016. The tough one-third-mile track, led primarily by the Nuckles family, became a cornerstone of Central Ohio motorsports, hosting events ranging from motorcycles to coupes and stock cars.
Track History and Evolution
The Columbus Motor Speedway witnessed the dramatic transformation of grassroots racing across 70 years. The track survived through triumph and tragedy, adapting to rule changes and escalating costs while maintaining its commitment to weekly racers. This book documents the evolution from homebuilt race cars to sleek custom-built cars constructed on jigs to exacting specifications, with corresponding increases in speeds that defined modern stock car racing.
Beyond Weekly Stock Car Racing
While the core focus remained on grassroots racers who supported the track week in and week out, Columbus Motor Speedway expanded its offerings to meet changing fan expectations. The venue hosted school bus races and thrill shows alongside traditional stock car events, creating a diverse motorsport entertainment experience that kept the speedway relevant across generations.
Photographic Documentation
Racing historian Mike Garrepy spent 25 years documenting Central Ohio racing history for this volume. The book features extensive photographic coverage using the negatives of the Rader brothers and digital files from photographers Scott McIlwayne, John Rees, Earl Isaacs, and Jack Clay. These images tell the story of the track and the men and women who made it possible.
The Nuckles Family Legacy
The Nuckles family's leadership shaped the speedway's character and longevity. Their stewardship through decades of change in motorsports helped Columbus Motor Speedway prosper while maintaining its identity as a venue dedicated to grassroots racing and weekly competitors.
This hardcover volume serves as an essential reference for racing enthusiasts, local historians, and anyone interested in Central Ohio's motorsports heritage. The book preserves the memory of a track that defined regional racing culture for seven decades.
Language:EnglishPublisher:Arcadia Publishing Library EditionsISBN-13:9781540237194ISBN-10:1540237192UPC:9781540237194Book Category:History, Travel, Biography & AutobiographyBook Subcategory:United States, Special Interest, SportsBook Topic:State & Local, SportsSize:9.61 x 6.69 x 0.38 inchesWeight:0.9105Product ID:SCXXNN7XE5
Garrepy, Mike: - Racing historian Mike Garrepy has spent the last 25 years documenting racing in Central Ohio. Using the photographic negatives of the Rader brothers and the digital files of photographers Scott McIlwayne, John Rees, and Earl Isaacs, and Jack Clay, the author tells the story of the track and the men and women who made it all possible.
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Columbus Motor Speedway: A 70-Year Racing Legacy
This comprehensive historical account chronicles the Columbus Motor Speedway's remarkable seven-decade journey from 1946 through 2016. The tough one-third-mile track, led primarily by the Nuckles family, became a cornerstone of Central Ohio motorsports, hosting events ranging from motorcycles to coupes and stock cars.
Track History and Evolution
The Columbus Motor Speedway witnessed the dramatic transformation of grassroots racing across 70 years. The track survived through triumph and tragedy, adapting to rule changes and escalating costs while maintaining its commitment to weekly racers. This book documents the evolution from homebuilt race cars to sleek custom-built cars constructed on jigs to exacting specifications, with corresponding increases in speeds that defined modern stock car racing.
Beyond Weekly Stock Car Racing
While the core focus remained on grassroots racers who supported the track week in and week out, Columbus Motor Speedway expanded its offerings to meet changing fan expectations. The venue hosted school bus races and thrill shows alongside traditional stock car events, creating a diverse motorsport entertainment experience that kept the speedway relevant across generations.
Photographic Documentation
Racing historian Mike Garrepy spent 25 years documenting Central Ohio racing history for this volume. The book features extensive photographic coverage using the negatives of the Rader brothers and digital files from photographers Scott McIlwayne, John Rees, Earl Isaacs, and Jack Clay. These images tell the story of the track and the men and women who made it possible.
The Nuckles Family Legacy
The Nuckles family's leadership shaped the speedway's character and longevity. Their stewardship through decades of change in motorsports helped Columbus Motor Speedway prosper while maintaining its identity as a venue dedicated to grassroots racing and weekly competitors.
This hardcover volume serves as an essential reference for racing enthusiasts, local historians, and anyone interested in Central Ohio's motorsports heritage. The book preserves the memory of a track that defined regional racing culture for seven decades.
Garrepy, Mike: - Racing historian Mike Garrepy has spent the last 25 years documenting racing in Central Ohio. Using the photographic negatives of the Rader brothers and the digital files of photographers Scott McIlwayne, John Rees, and Earl Isaacs, and Jack Clay, the author tells the story of the track and the men and women who made it all possible.
