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Like New: A book that looks new but has been read. Cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket ...
ISBN
9781613257104
Book Title
Butch the California Flash Leal
Item Length
11in
Publisher
Cartech, Incorporated
Publication Year
2022
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Item Height
0.4in
Author
Bob Mcclurg
Genre
Transportation
Topic
Automotive / History
Item Width
8.5in
Item Weight
20 oz
Number of Pages
160 Pages

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Check out the first ever biography on the popular drag racer, Butch "The California Flash" Leal. Born and raised in central California, Larry "Butch" Leal was obsessed with cars from a very early age. What began with field cars turned into hard work and new Chevrolets. This took place when the golden era of drag racing was in its infancy, and Leal joined with enthusiasm. He performed well at the track with his early Chevys and had an impressive number of wins before he was out of high school. His success brought him plenty of attention and collaboration with other big names in the sport. In 1963, GM pulled out of the sport on an official basis. As a result, Butch (at age 19) teamed up with Mickey Thompson and joined the Ford camp, securing a ride with the factory team and its new Thunderbolts for 1964. After his success that season, including winning the Super Stock (S/S) class at the 1964 NHRA US Nationals in Indianapolis, Mopar came calling, and Butch signed on to race the new altered-wheelbase cars in match races for 1965, as the NHRA did not have a class for these new "funny" looking cars. While Leal dabbled again with Ford and Chevrolet later, his relationship with Chrysler lasted well into the following decades, running both Funny Cars and Super Stockers. Penned by talented automotive historian Bob McClurg, who was there for it all, and featuring full collaboration with the book's subject, Butch "The California Flash" Leal covers the span of his fascinating career during arguably the most interesting era in drag racing history. Butch was an 11-time NHRA champion and 4-time recipient of Car Craft magazine's All-Star Driver of the Year award in a career that spanned the 1960s through the 1990s. It's all here, the events, great vintage photography, and the stories from one of the best storytellers the NHRA has ever known. Add this entertaining volume to your drag racing library today.

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Publisher
Cartech, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1613257104
ISBN-13
9781613257104
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2328307868

Product Key Features

Book Title
Butch the California Flash Leal
Author
Bob Mcclurg
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Automotive / History
Publication Year
2022
Genre
Transportation
Number of Pages
160 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
11in
Item Height
0.4in
Item Width
8.5in
Item Weight
20 oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
Gv1032
Reviews
Fans of The California Flash, as well as anyone who loves the golden era of drag racing, will want to own this book.
Table of Content
Dedication Acknowledgments About the Author Foreword by "Fast Jack" Beckman Introduction Chapter 1:El Camino Le-al! Chapter 2:Giddy Up, Giddy Up 409 Chapter 3:Beginning the Year with One Brand and Finishing it with Another Chapter 4:Thunderbolts and Lightweights Chapter 5: Funny Looking but Fast Chapter 6: When Funny Business Becomes Serious Chapter 7:Put a Dodge in Your Garage Chapter 8:Match Racing Mickey's Mustang Chapter 9:Back to Bowties Chapter 10:"Hello Chrysler, This is the Flash Calling!" Chapter 11: Duster Do x 2 Chapter 12:The Most-Feared Car in Super Stock Chapter 13:The Direct Connection Era Chapter 14:The Flash Gets Hooked on Golf Chapter 15: The Horizon Chapter 16:The Rod Shop Years Chapter 17:Leal Family Scrapbook Appendix: Butch Leal's Racing Accomplishments
Dewey Decimal
796.72092
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes

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