A Day at the Slot Car Races: The Model Racing Book with Exclusive Photos & Interviews

Carlo Tonalezzi

ISBN 10: 0996557245 / ISBN 13: 9780996557245

Published by Bowker, 2018

About this Item

294 pages. 11.02x8.54x0.87 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # zk0996557245

Bibliographic Details

Title: A Day at the Slot Car Races: The Model ...

Publisher: Bowker

Publication Date: 2018

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Brand New

About this title

Synopsis:

"One of the best Car Racing books of all time" - Ranked #10 out of the 48 Best Car Racing Books of All Time, by the BookAuthority (as featured on CNN, Forbes), BookAuthority identifies and rates the best books in the world. Foreword by Professional Slot Car Racing Champion: John Cukras. A Day at the Slot Car Races is a must-have for veteran racers and beginners alike - The Slot Car Evolution – COVERED!- 1960’s Golden Years of Model Racing – COVERED!- American Model Car Racing Congress – INVESTIGATED!- Bowling Killed Slot Car Racing – DEBUNKED!- Setting Up techniques – SUGGESTED!- Slot Car Racing Club – RULES & GUIDELINES SUGGESTED!- Prepping up for racing in different lay outs – DISCUSSED!- Racing Day Action – COVERED!- Exclusive Slot Cars Color Photos – Loaded!- Exclusive Interviews with slot car companies – EXCITING & INFORMATIVE! KEEP IT IN THE SLOT! The excitement and drama of auto racing comes to your living room in the real-life action game known as slot car racing. A fully sensory experience complete with nail-biting overtakes, high-speed crashes, and to-the-line finishes, this classic 1960s hobby is making a comeback for a new generation. Written by competitive slot car racer and enthusiast Carlo Tonalezzi, A Day at the Slot Car Races is the definitive history of and guide to slot car racing. Follow the rise of the hobby in the mid-twentieth century, the conspiracy theories behind its decline in popularity, and its resurgence with modern advances in technology. Make the most of your own racing journey with tips and techniques for choosing a track and equipment, setting up your cars, and organizing a racing club. Complete with exclusive photos and interviews with top industry moguls,

Review:

– From Adrian Norman (Writer of the Scalextric Book – The Ultimate Guide.)
“I purchased your book. I’ve read it from cover to cover and enjoyed every page.
It describes, as the title suggests, what it is like to join a slot club and all the things that one can expect to experience.
Well done!”
All the best,
Adrian

– From the UK Slot Magazine:
“Chapters start with a quotation attributed to a racing personality, with the photo montage on the proceeding page showing their cars as SLOT CARS...Good Stuff!

“Early chapters touches on the history of the hobby, how to run a club and prepare for racing.”

“The check list of must-have items for your carrying box is a good idea for those starting out.”

“We found ourselves nodding in agreement with the assertion that...slot racing is so intense, that now when I race video games, it quickly becomes unsatisfying.”

“Pictures in the book are good quality and very usefully the captions include catalog numbers so you yourself can go shopping for cars you see and fancy.”