Book Review: Did You See That? – Unforgettable Moments in Midwest Open-Wheel Racing

Big Bend, WI (September 27th, 2013) – “Did You See That? – Unforgettable Moments in Midwest Open-Wheel Racing” is a delightful book that’ll make a great holiday present for the sprint car and/or midget racing fan. But then again, any racing fan will love this book too for its incredible images.

The book contains 465 stunning photographs by longtime racing photographers, Allen and Kevin Horcher, Bill Baker, David Hill, Gene Marderness and Mike Campbell. Add the interesting side story and captions by esteemed motorsports journalist, Joyce Standridge and you have a entertaining combination.

The book features photos from 1978 to the present, featuring winged and non-winged sprint cars, USAC Silver Crown cars and midget race cars. How does one organize 465 photos into a book? The book is broken down by track. Chapter one for example is titled “Speed Palaces” featuring Knoxville Raceway and Eldora Speedway including an entertaining page on “allegedly” illegal cars.

There are many action shots, candid driver shots and wild flips some that’ll defiantly get your attention. These are sharp award worthy photos along with Joyce’s sharp and witty comments make a great combination. As the press release stated, “With all photos annotated with insightful and informative captions, as well as thoughtful introductions to each topic, the book captures fully the concurrent joy, energy, color, and heart-ache of one of the truest of American sports.” I agree.

Book is soft-cover, 170 pages. Price: $27.95 ISBN #: 978-0-9857735-2-6

Published and available from Coastal181.com which had over 1000 motorsport books, DVDs as well as hundreds of photos and racing commentaries.

Steve Zautke

Steve Zautke, a Milwaukee, WI native, was raised in the sport of auto racing. His father, Bill, was a movie photographer that shot racing footage at tracks such as the Milwaukee Mile and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in the 1960’s and 1970’s Steve’s first professional job in racing was as an Emergency Medical Technician at tracks such as Angell Park and Hales Corners Speedway (1988-1991). Steve has also worked for the Milwaukee Mile as videographer, in media relations and historian (1993-2011). Steve also has worked as a reporter for Racing Information Systems (RIS) and has written features for ‘Vintage Oval Racing’ and ‘Victory Lane’ magazines. Most recently, Steve has written a book on Road America for Arcadia Publishing. ( http://www.amazon.com/Road-America-Nascar-Library-Collection/dp/1467111457 ) Steve co-hosts “Sparky’s Final Inspection” a motorsports-based radio show with hosts, Steve “Sparky” Fifer and “NASCAR Girl” Summer Santana on Sports Radio 1250AM in Milwaukee and is also available on the internet at www.Sportradio1250.com. A member of the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame Induction Committee, Steve follows all types of racing from the dirt tracks to Formula One.

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