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Racing Discussion / '50 Stock Car Racing in WNY and NWPA book for Christmas present
« on: December 09, 2016, 10:11:32 AM »
Great Christmas present for that person that loves or would like to learn more about 1950's history and the Stock Car Racing that was such an important part of it. Many of you already have the book and this gives you the chance to give it as a present to someone you know would enjoy it too. Just advise me the name and address of that person and I will send it directly to her or him if you prefer.
I know the great 50's, as I grew up right in the middle of it and have written this book that documents the great time in Stock Car Racing history in NWPA and WNY. The book has been sold all over the World with rave reviews. It has been rated one of the best books covering the subject written with the 48 tracks in the two States and all that was associated with the Stock Car Racing during the 50's. My gratification is the enjoyment the book has given to so many folks both my age and much younger and will be a legacy living on forever, Ford
The book, "Stock Car Racing in the '50s" is a representation of the great era of racing in the 1950’s containing pictures and memories of those involved with the cars, tracks, stories, fans, heroes and the ups and downs of probably the best time in the history of stock car racing not only in Western New York and Northwestern Pennsylvania but also in the whole Country and Canada. The economy was in full swing with the end of the WWII. GI’s and farmers alike had learned new technology and how to get the most out of old machines during the war. The junk yards were full of old cars that were no longer required for scrap steel contributions to the war effort. The public was buying new cars, replacing the ones that were worn out. A very competitive stock car could be purchased at the junk yard for $25 or so. By adding another $75, it was race ready. Naturally, the men with advanced mechanical skills built and drove the more successful cars during the 50’s to many wins in the top classes, but the weekend warrior builders and drivers also had their place in programs at the many tracks. It was a perfect combination: knowledgeable mechanics and fearless drivers eager to compete in races with stock or modified cars that the public could easily identify with. The grandstands filled and new tracks turned up all across the countryside to satisfy the public’s interest in watching these race cars compete. Great builders and drivers developed the sport to a whole new level, inspiring a love of racing in track owners, workers, and volunteers and even more dedication in the fans of the time.
Stock Car Racing book documenting Stock Car racing during the '50s in WNY and NWPA
The book, 230 pages, includes 48 tracks in Western New York and North West Pennsylvania that operated in the '50s. Covered tracks in WNY include those from the Chemung Speedrome east of Elmira, Wellsville Raceway, Angelica Raceway, Hunt Raceway, Olean Raceway and on to Stateline Speedway at Busti in the west with many in the greater Jamestown area and then north to Ransomville Speedway in Niagara county then south and east including Civic Stadium, Lancaster Speedway, Monroe County Fairgrounds, Naples Speedway and other tracks around the Finger Lakes ending at Ithaca/Dryden Raceway south of Ithaca in WNY. The boundaries in NWPA go from Towanda VFW Fairgrounds on Rt. 6 in the east, Troy Fairgrounds then on to Skyline Raceway at Sugar Grove in the west and then south to Dicky-Ben Raceway at Warren then east to Brockway the home of Airport Speedway. All the tracks that operated within these boundaries are included in the book for the two States at some time during the '50s. A few only operated for a few months and others are still in operation. Some have more extensive coverage than others naturally due to the information and photos that were available from those days. The book also includes many other items pertaining to the racing of that time that you will enjoy reading and looking at too.
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If you love stock car racing from the Fifties, especially from western NY and NW-Pennsylvania, Ford Easton's book becomes a time machine that takes you back to that great era of stock car racing when things were simpler but way more dangerous. Perhaps the best part of the book is the hundreds of photos and well written information of how racing was back then...it's a can't miss purchase that I'm proud to have in my collection. Don't hesitate as even if the photos had not one cutline or any info on the drivers, it WOULD STILL BE WORTH the price! However, it's filled with info on all the tracks, the drivers and so much more, even some midget auto racing, memorabilia type photos of pit passes/tickets and track layouts. It's a well written tribute to Ford Easton, too, as his love of the sport seeps through from page one...you'll receive lots of well written text on everything and anything "racing" from that era. The price? I think it would be a best seller for twice the price.
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Ford, when I received your book I did not put it down for nearly 4 hrs., I would read an article and just try to place myself in that time period,,,,that would have been awesome....I want to thank you for your hard work and dedication to the sport I learned more about last night and about my uncle Jackie than I have known in 49 yrs.thx....Your writing and history of some great names I heard of as a kid came to life last night...5 star book thx again..mark
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Dear Ford,
Just received your book, “Stock Car Racing in the 50s”. Enjoyed it greatly, read it cover to cover. For 10 years I’ve been gathering information (track champions, big race winners, track history, etc.) on Modified racing in the Northeast. But your book includes information on several speedways I never heard of, and brought to life many more about which I had only sketchy information. It’s so vital to record this history while some of the people who made it are still around.
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To order send check or money order made out to me to my address:
Ford Easton
5200 28th St. N. # 651
St. Petersburg, FL 33714
Books are $15 each and $4.00/one, $6.00/two and $8.00 for 3-10 for mailing. Books can be signed if you wish just send info. with order
I know the great 50's, as I grew up right in the middle of it and have written this book that documents the great time in Stock Car Racing history in NWPA and WNY. The book has been sold all over the World with rave reviews. It has been rated one of the best books covering the subject written with the 48 tracks in the two States and all that was associated with the Stock Car Racing during the 50's. My gratification is the enjoyment the book has given to so many folks both my age and much younger and will be a legacy living on forever, Ford
The book, "Stock Car Racing in the '50s" is a representation of the great era of racing in the 1950’s containing pictures and memories of those involved with the cars, tracks, stories, fans, heroes and the ups and downs of probably the best time in the history of stock car racing not only in Western New York and Northwestern Pennsylvania but also in the whole Country and Canada. The economy was in full swing with the end of the WWII. GI’s and farmers alike had learned new technology and how to get the most out of old machines during the war. The junk yards were full of old cars that were no longer required for scrap steel contributions to the war effort. The public was buying new cars, replacing the ones that were worn out. A very competitive stock car could be purchased at the junk yard for $25 or so. By adding another $75, it was race ready. Naturally, the men with advanced mechanical skills built and drove the more successful cars during the 50’s to many wins in the top classes, but the weekend warrior builders and drivers also had their place in programs at the many tracks. It was a perfect combination: knowledgeable mechanics and fearless drivers eager to compete in races with stock or modified cars that the public could easily identify with. The grandstands filled and new tracks turned up all across the countryside to satisfy the public’s interest in watching these race cars compete. Great builders and drivers developed the sport to a whole new level, inspiring a love of racing in track owners, workers, and volunteers and even more dedication in the fans of the time.
Stock Car Racing book documenting Stock Car racing during the '50s in WNY and NWPA
The book, 230 pages, includes 48 tracks in Western New York and North West Pennsylvania that operated in the '50s. Covered tracks in WNY include those from the Chemung Speedrome east of Elmira, Wellsville Raceway, Angelica Raceway, Hunt Raceway, Olean Raceway and on to Stateline Speedway at Busti in the west with many in the greater Jamestown area and then north to Ransomville Speedway in Niagara county then south and east including Civic Stadium, Lancaster Speedway, Monroe County Fairgrounds, Naples Speedway and other tracks around the Finger Lakes ending at Ithaca/Dryden Raceway south of Ithaca in WNY. The boundaries in NWPA go from Towanda VFW Fairgrounds on Rt. 6 in the east, Troy Fairgrounds then on to Skyline Raceway at Sugar Grove in the west and then south to Dicky-Ben Raceway at Warren then east to Brockway the home of Airport Speedway. All the tracks that operated within these boundaries are included in the book for the two States at some time during the '50s. A few only operated for a few months and others are still in operation. Some have more extensive coverage than others naturally due to the information and photos that were available from those days. The book also includes many other items pertaining to the racing of that time that you will enjoy reading and looking at too.
________________________________________________________
If you love stock car racing from the Fifties, especially from western NY and NW-Pennsylvania, Ford Easton's book becomes a time machine that takes you back to that great era of stock car racing when things were simpler but way more dangerous. Perhaps the best part of the book is the hundreds of photos and well written information of how racing was back then...it's a can't miss purchase that I'm proud to have in my collection. Don't hesitate as even if the photos had not one cutline or any info on the drivers, it WOULD STILL BE WORTH the price! However, it's filled with info on all the tracks, the drivers and so much more, even some midget auto racing, memorabilia type photos of pit passes/tickets and track layouts. It's a well written tribute to Ford Easton, too, as his love of the sport seeps through from page one...you'll receive lots of well written text on everything and anything "racing" from that era. The price? I think it would be a best seller for twice the price.
_____________________________________________________________________________
Ford, when I received your book I did not put it down for nearly 4 hrs., I would read an article and just try to place myself in that time period,,,,that would have been awesome....I want to thank you for your hard work and dedication to the sport I learned more about last night and about my uncle Jackie than I have known in 49 yrs.thx....Your writing and history of some great names I heard of as a kid came to life last night...5 star book thx again..mark
____________________________________________________________________________
Dear Ford,
Just received your book, “Stock Car Racing in the 50s”. Enjoyed it greatly, read it cover to cover. For 10 years I’ve been gathering information (track champions, big race winners, track history, etc.) on Modified racing in the Northeast. But your book includes information on several speedways I never heard of, and brought to life many more about which I had only sketchy information. It’s so vital to record this history while some of the people who made it are still around.
_____________________________________________________
To order send check or money order made out to me to my address:
Ford Easton
5200 28th St. N. # 651
St. Petersburg, FL 33714
Books are $15 each and $4.00/one, $6.00/two and $8.00 for 3-10 for mailing. Books can be signed if you wish just send info. with order