Racing Books

I grew up dreaming that someday I would find a book which revealed the mysteries of handicapping a thoroughbred horse race. Blinkers On is that book. This statement comes after 55 years of handicapping the races. I started when I was 9 years old on my Daddy's knee. The Author, Cary Fotias shows us how to analyze and interpret his pace figures. These numbers when interpreted by Fotias unmask the Handicapping Mystery. Blinkers On shows us when the favorite will regress and when a long shot is ready to run the best race of his life. You won't believe what you are about to read. This book is not for beginners. I spent over a year learning to interpret Ragozine Sheets and Thorograph Sheets just to prepare myself to understand and appreciate Cary Fotias' masterpiece, Blinkers On. Now, I beat the races every week. My attitude has changed from hoping to get lucky into expecting success.

Timeless story of the triumph of hard work and perseverance over commercialism. The book is a tribute to Canadian character by an American historian. Illustrated in copperplate style by the authour's husband, the noted sculptor and printmaker Zeke Ziner. Inspired by a voyage from Montreal's Expo '67 to Halifax aboard Bluenose II The book has been a sort of record breaker itself as it has remained in print for over 26 years

This was my second purchase for my 318is, the first being the "BMW 3 Series Service Manual 1992-1998" by Bentley. Excited about my first European car and wanting to know everything about it, I read the book nearly end to end.

There are several cutaway drawings that show how the suspension and engines work. I would guess nearly 70% of the pictures are of right hand drive models. The names "boot" and "bonnet" are used to describe the trunk and hood throughout. All of the technologies are explained, from the 1.6L engine, to VANOS and the M3 models.

Production numbers, assembly locations, engine specs are all covered in good detail. Even dimensions are covered for all models. Other models covered are the convertibles, wagons, hatchback, and the Z3 are touched upon. One item of interest is even the warning about the low fog lights and that they can be easily damaged. There is little in the way of racing and a chapter each on the M3 and hatchback or TI models. If you are an M3 enthusiast look for another book.

I wouldn't say this is the best read for the E46, the last twenty pages cover the new model and how it came about from the E36. For a book published in 2000, it is well written and covers the models very well. Perhaps the most comprehensive book for someone who is new to BMW and logically explains the cars. I recommend this book for anyone new to BMW and is looking to join a club or be knowledgeable when people ask about your car or when you are at the repair shop.

This book really helped me. I'm just starting out with my BMX bike and racing, it helped with with everything i could need to know about how to take care of my bike and stuff. This was a great book for me i think you should read it,

Bcos im a girl people thought it was stupid ,e being a bmx rider no instructers would take me on bcos it was a ''mans game'' but i self taught thanks to this nbook it was a lot longer process but it worked and hey ........FREE OF charge...no lesson fee's! ill take a guy on then! cmon if u think ure ard enuff!

Great book for learning to Ski Race on a professional/competitive level. This Book includes instruction and illustrations on Slalom, Giant Slalom, Downhill, Conditioning, Equipment, Organizing Ski Races, As Well as Information About The World Cup, About Olympic Competing and FIS World Championships, About The International Ski Racers Association, About Where You Can Race. This book is written by Bob Beattie who was Executive Director if The International Ski Racers Association, Commissioner of NASTAR, and former Olympic Coach from 1961-1969.

The book is very factual and very well written. It covers the history of the Salt Flats from the beginning in the early 20's. It brought back some great memories for some of us veteran drivers. I've been going there since 1949. The club I'm in, Land Speed Racers, has 2 of the original participants still racing. Dwayne McKinney and myself, David Ratliff. The pictures show a wide variety of cars, drivers and equipment. I'm glad to have been a small part of this history and happy to still be going to the Flats. See you on the Salt! Dave Ratliff

I love this book.It is a superb book on the legendary Ford Mustang and the Boss 429 engines.What a combination!
I recommend this book to any Mustang lovers who will appreciate the author Stephen.B.Strange's efforts to share his knowledge with the rest of the world.Can't wait for more books from Stephen.It's a detailed history of the 1969 and 1970 models and will impress both owners and enthusiasts alike.This book is out of print and collector's item.I Hope Stephen updates this book.If only more books were this good.

... And you are! This is a fantastic, accurate account of the happenings around Plymouth, from the words of William Bradford himself. I got this book for my husband as a Christmas present and he loved it! (I got an old, 1800's edition, in the original 1600s language.)

A vivid and exciting look at the lives and exploits of 'brave men', a group who challenge mortality with their courage on the race-track and in the rodeo arena.