"1957-1965, author's father, Louie, traveled the NASCAR circuit, bringing his family to every race, his children befriending many racing legends. Owner and crew chief for Rex White, Louie innovated many mechanical devices still used in NASCAR today. Full of stories about NASCAR's early era and accompanied by many never-before-seen photos from his personal collection"--Provided by publisher.
In this memoir, Michael Clements recounts growing up in the early days of stock car racing. From 1957 through 1965, his father, Louie, travelled the NASCAR circuit, bringing his wife and five children along to every race. Owner and crew chief for champion driver Rex White, Louie introduced many mechanical innovations still used in NASCAR today, and his children grew up on the road between races, befriending many racing legends along the way. Clements' memoir is full of stories about NASCAR's early era and the men and women who built the sport. It includes a wealth of never-before-seen photographs from his personal collection.
In this memoir, Michael Clements recounts growing up in the early days of stock car racing. From 1957 through 1965, his father, Louie, travelled the NASCAR circuit, bringing his wife and five children along to every race. Owner and crew chief for champion driver Rex White, Louie innovated many mechanical devices still used in NASCAR today, and his children grew up on the road between races, befriending many racing legends along the way. Clements' memoir, full of stories about NASCAR's early era and the men and women who built the sport, is accompanied by a wealth of never-before-seen photos from his personal collection.
