Saroyan Humphrey
Published: 2016-06-15
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Foreword by Kyle Larson. UPDATED: This visually striking guidebook features 38 active auto raceways in one of the most diverse and competitive regions of the United States-Northern and Central California (north of the Grapevine Pass to the California/Oregon border). The unique character of each track comes to life in over 275 color photographs. The text outlines each track's current activity with interesting facts, quotes and historical highlights. A multi-page timeline also gives a brief account on the history of motorsports in Northern and Central California. This one-of-a-kind book will prove essential to those who have been going to the races since they were a kid-and to those who have yet to experience the thrill of racing at a local track, or national venue. Covering: All American Speedway, American Valley Speedway, Antioch Speedway, Bakersfield Speedway, Calistoga Speedway, Cycleland Speedway, Delta Speedway, Diamond Mountain Speedway, Dixon Speedway, Famoso Raceway, Hayfork Speedway, Kern County Raceway Park, Kings Speedway, Lakeport Speedway, Lemoore Raceway, Madera Speedway, Marysville Raceway, Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, Merced Speedway, Ocean Speedway, Petaluma Speedway, Placerville Speedway, Plaza Park Raceway, Red Bluff Outlaws, Redding Drag Strip, Redwood Acres Raceway, Sacramento Raceway Park, Samoa Drag Strip, Shasta Speedway, Silver Dollar Speedway, Siskiyou Motor Speedway, Sonoma Raceway, Sonoma Raceway Drag Strip, Stockton 99 Speedway, Stockton Dirt Track, Thunderbowl Raceway, Thunderhill Raceway Park, Ukiah Speedway. "Saroyan Humphrey's comprehensive guide combines photojournalism with must-have facts in a superbly organized package. The photography is perfectly executed and compelling. The history of the tracks is fascinating. All the information needed for a track visit is there. This book is a race fan's treasure - no matter where you live!" - Mike Adaskaveg, Photo Editor, Dick Berggren's Speedway Illustrated Magazine