Beyond Chrysler's own racing and street marketing efforts, Stunkard takes care to do comparative descriptions of its battles against the Ford SOHC and other Total Performance programs and the COPO Chevrolet packages within their racing contexts. From Super Stock politics to fire-breathing Top Fuel and Funny Car efforts, from the USAC stock car series to world records on the banked turns of Talladega, it is here. The Hemi took many drivers to the winner's circle and into the history books before the sanctioning bodies basically legislated it out of competition from many of those fields. This entire racing era, showcasing both its triumphs and tragedies, featuring Richard Petty, Bobby Isaac, Ronnie Sox, Dick Landy, Don Garlits, and countless others are brought back to life in the pages of Hemi: A History of Chrysler's Iconic V-8 in Competition. Making use of hundreds of previously unpublished color photographs, rare factory parts and paperwork, and the recollections of many of the principals mentioned above during Stunkard's quarter-century of dedicated Chrysler racing research and interviews, this comprehensive Hemi racing history features never-before-published-or-organized information. It is a must-have for every Mopar fan and anybody interested in the glorious era of 1960s American auto racing.
NOTE: This book is a 2015 International Automotive Media Competition (IAMC) Bronze Medal Winner.
Reviews (29)
Best book on the evolution of the legendary Hemi engine!!!
I was a service manager for a Chrysler - Plymouth dealer during those days and saw them all, Daytona's, Superbird's, Road Runners, GTX's, Super Bees, Chargers, etc. The photography is superb and the story about Bill France, NASCAR and the Hemi bans was very revealing. This is a great book. When it arrived, I went through every page quickly looking at photos mostly. Then I read it from front to back and was up late before finishing it. Historically accurate and highly recommended.
Fantastic book!
Extremely well written - enjoyed very much
Book enjoyed
This was a birthday present for my husband who grew up around the Chrysler proving grounds. He is impressed with the accuracy of the book as well as the photographs.
It’s a Hemi, Baby!
Great history of the legendary engine!
Five Stars
Excellent product and shipping. Thanks, will buy from them again.
Worth the buy for Hemi rebuilding.
Perfect book for rebuilding the Hemi I got.
Thank You :-)
A Great History For MOPAR FANS, Thank You :-)
Five Stars
A fitting tribute to what might be the real king of production engines
Great book for your library!
Great level of detail information, accompanied by fantastic photos. It is readily evident that the author did his research. A must have book for the library of any HEMI enthusiast.
If you like Mopars, you will enjoy this book
Very knowledgeable and informative. If you like Mopars, you will enjoy this book.
Best book on the evolution of the legendary Hemi engine!!!
I was a service manager for a Chrysler - Plymouth dealer during those days and saw them all, Daytona's, Superbird's, Road Runners, GTX's, Super Bees, Chargers, etc. The photography is superb and the story about Bill France, NASCAR and the Hemi bans was very revealing. This is a great book. When it arrived, I went through every page quickly looking at photos mostly. Then I read it from front to back and was up late before finishing it. Historically accurate and highly recommended.
Fantastic book!
Extremely well written - enjoyed very much
Book enjoyed
This was a birthday present for my husband who grew up around the Chrysler proving grounds. He is impressed with the accuracy of the book as well as the photographs.
It’s a Hemi, Baby!
Great history of the legendary engine!
Five Stars
Excellent product and shipping. Thanks, will buy from them again.
Worth the buy for Hemi rebuilding.
Perfect book for rebuilding the Hemi I got.
Thank You :-)
A Great History For MOPAR FANS, Thank You :-)
Five Stars
A fitting tribute to what might be the real king of production engines
Great book for your library!
Great level of detail information, accompanied by fantastic photos. It is readily evident that the author did his research. A must have book for the library of any HEMI enthusiast.
If you like Mopars, you will enjoy this book
Very knowledgeable and informative. If you like Mopars, you will enjoy this book.
Five Stars
What can I say great pics and info
Five Stars
Simply outstanding
CHRYSLER HEMI....Nothing else comes close
GREAT BOOK- Great racing photos from when racing was racing
Five Stars
awesome
Great book
My dad loves it great quality brand new
Great book
A great book about a iconic peace of automotive history. The HEMI is the most innovative engine our time. I'm glad to have owned one.
Geoff did a Great Job and I can't wait for his upcoming book ...
AMUST for any Mopar/Hemi fan. Geoff did a Great Job and I can't wait for his upcoming book on Dick Landy.
Five Stars
Love it
Five Stars
Great book...Fast shipping...Bought 4 copies, but got credit back for 1 as they sold out!!! Still VERY pleased!!
