Fast Company - The Story of Speedy Bill Smith, Limited Edition

Description: Speedy teams up with acclaimed author Dave Argabright to bring to life the compelling characters and events that shaped racing and all corners of automotive performance, Special Limited Edition includes bookmark ribbon, is serial numbered (1-500), and features gold print on a black leather cover, including historical number "4x" on the back, Laughter, outrage, tragedy, success, drama... you're in for one of the most memorable rides ever taken in the "world of wheels!" Fast Company is here!, This hardcover book has over 350 pages total - and 32 of them with pictures! You will read about the man, the business that he built, the roads he traveled and the people he met., "I had considered buying this for a long time and (...) decided to give it a go. Sorry I waited so long. One of the best rea Fast Company - The Story of Speedy Bill Smith, Limited Edition Sku # 91085510 Mfr. Part # 91085510 Condition New Brand Speedway Motors Sold Each Details Info Sixty Years of Action! Finally, Speedy Bill Tells His Story! Special Limited Edition includes bookmark ribbon, is serial numbered (1-500), and features gold print on a black leather cover, including historical number "4x" on the back Speedy Bill Smith rose from humble beginnings to a legendary career as a racer and rodder, building a powerhouse company - Speedway Motors - in the process. Now, Speedy tells the story of the racers, rascals, and rods that made his one of the most fascinating journeys in the history of automotive performance. Jan Opperman and Doug Wolfgang... '40 Fords and Smitty mufflers... Lloyd Beckman and Tiny Lund... McCullough Superchargers and fast, fast rides... Speedy teams up with acclaimed author Dave Argabright to bring to life the compelling characters and events that shaped racing and all corners of automotive performance. Laughter, outrage, tragedy, success, drama... you're in for one of the most memorable rides ever taken in the "world of wheels!" Fast Company is here! This hardcover book has over 350 pages total - and 32 of them with pictures! You will read about the man, the business that he built, the roads he traveled and the people he met. Author Dave Argabright is an award-winning author and columnist living in Fishers, Indiana. His work has been featured in National Speed Sport News, Sprint Car & Midget, Speedway Illustrated, Car and Driver, and Road & Track; his broadcast work includes the Indianapolis 500 Radio Network, Speed TV, Versus, and TNN Television. Includes Foreword by Ken Schrader and Introduction by Dick Berggren Customer Reviews: "I had considered buying this for a long time and (...) decided to give it a go. Sorry I waited so long. One of the best reads I have had in a long time" - Flatout, IA "Quite an interesting character, he developed a basic set of rules for himself early in life and stuck to them and it seems to have worked out very well" - bigfoot584, MN "What a great book. Hard to put down. Speedy Bill had a great lift and I am so glad it has been written. Love the history of racing and the comments on Jan Opperman and Doug Wolfgang. Dave Argabright can sure tell a story. I'll never pass up a book by him again!" - Sky, ID "Once I got the book I could not put it down. The book is written for the enthusiasts by a TRUE enthusiast; note you do not have to be an automotive enthusiast, just enthusiastic about your goal. It's the story of an average guy who with passion and drive accomplished extraordinary things; all while overcoming extreme obstacles. It's the story of an American family and a family business" - Fred, CA The 'Speedy' Bill Smith Story. If you know anything about 'Speedy' Bill, you can guess what's in this book. Over 350 pages total and 32 of them with pictures! You will read about the man, the business that he built, the roads he traveled and the people he met. It's the Limited Edition version that is serial numbered with a leather cover. Specs Sold in Quantity Each MFG. Part # 91085510 Related Items / Suggested Parts Dialed In: The Jan Opperman Story, Book Fast Company: The Story of Speedy Bill Smith and Speedway Motors Accidents & Incidents, Book Through the Fire - Bill Simpson, Book Tech Support We're here to help before and after your purchase. If you have a question or need assistance with one of our products, please contact us through eBay Messaging and a knowledgeable Speedway Motors team member will be happy to help. About Speedway Motors is America’s Oldest Speed Shop® and has been a trusted source for specialty rodding and racing products and friendly expert advice for more than 72 years. Founded in 1952 by “Speedy” Bill Smith – a racer and street rodder himself – Speedway has grown from a one-man operation to become the world’s largest manufacturer, distributor and retailer of street rod and racing products. Our industry-leading fast delivery is the result of same-day shipping from our state-of-the-art, centrally located 500,000 sq. ft. headquarters. Speedway’s size offers customers unmatched product selection and low pricing, while our excellent technical support and customer service have made us a recognized leader in the rodding and racing industries.

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Location: Lincoln, Nebraska

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