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The book offers a nostalgic journey into the hot rodding scene of California's central coast during the 1940s and 1950s, showcasing a rich collection of photographs that capture the era's vibrant motor sports culture. It highlights the earliest drag strips, jalopy racing, and road-racing events, while following local enthusiasts on adventures to iconic locations like El Mirage dry lake and Bonneville salt flats. Through personal albums, readers gain insight into the origins of a cultural movement that would eventually influence motor sports nationwide.
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Hot Rodding in Santa Barbara County, Tony Baker
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- Released
- 2014
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Tony Baker
- Publisher
- Arcadia Publishing Library Editions
- Released
- 2014
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 130
- ISBN13
- 9781531676773
- Description
- The book offers a nostalgic journey into the hot rodding scene of California's central coast during the 1940s and 1950s, showcasing a rich collection of photographs that capture the era's vibrant motor sports culture. It highlights the earliest drag strips, jalopy racing, and road-racing events, while following local enthusiasts on adventures to iconic locations like El Mirage dry lake and Bonneville salt flats. Through personal albums, readers gain insight into the origins of a cultural movement that would eventually influence motor sports nationwide.