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This is a list of the auto racing governing bodies for the united states and the series they govern. The inside story of big time auto racing by clint brawner and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. An excellent coffee table book for anyone interested in car racing. This is not particularly surprising, since the rules of. We all have developed a connection to certain picture books while growing up.
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If you are starting into car racing this is the book to start with. Mike phillips the complete guide to a show car shine. Auto racing pits two players against each other or a single player against the clock using a topdown perspective on one of five different race courses. Stories about car racing, the drivers, the pit crews, mechanics.