Ever read W.E.B.Griffin books on the U.S.M.C. ?

[Greg Myers]

Here are some automotive books he wrote. 

[THarrison351]

Yes, some of the first books I ever read as a youth.

[Bainford]

I've read a few as a youngster, and I read all of William Campbell Gault's car and racing books, which are very similar. Oh, and of course Henry Gregor Felsen's book, Hot Rod. I also remember a couple of paperbacks that I got through a book program through school, called 'The Fastest Funny Car' and 'Road Race', which I wore out. Still got them somewhere.

[OldTrucker]

3 hours ago, Bainford said:

I've read a few as a youngster, and I read all of William Campbell Gault's car and racing books, which are very similar. Oh, and of course Henry Gregor Felsen's book, Hot Rod. I also remember a couple of paperbacks that I got through a book program through school, called 'The Fastest Funny Car' and 'Road Race', which I wore out. Still got them somewhere.

I have Gault's book Rough Road To Glory! I had read it about 4 times in High School and at the end of my Jr Year the Librarian gave it to me as it was a well worn book that they had pulled from the stacks and said she knew I liked it so much!

Just reread it again this past winter!

[Greg Myers]

If you're into the early history of the SCCA (sporty car racing) Burt Levy has a fun series starting with "The Last Open Road" kind of a back east thing from the fifties.

Edited March 28, 2018 by Greg Myers

[cobraman]

I have Gault's paperback "Drag Race". Read it again not long ago. Good fast read.