Sixty Years of Action!

Finally, Speedy Bill Tells His Story!

 

Special Limited Edition includes bookmark ribbon, is serial numbered (1-500), and features gold print on a black leather cover, including historical number "4x" on the back

Speedy Bill Smith rose from humble beginnings to a legendary career as a racer and rodder, building a powerhouse company - Speedway Motors - in the process. Now, Speedy tells the story of the racers, rascals, and rods that made his one of the most fascinating journeys in the history of automotive performance.

Jan Opperman and Doug Wolfgang... '40 Fords and Smitty mufflers... Lloyd Beckman and Tiny Lund... McCullough Superchargers and fast, fast rides... Speedy teams up with acclaimed author Dave Argabright to bring to life the compelling characters and events that shaped racing and all corners of automotive performance.

Laughter, outrage, tragedy, success, drama... you're in for one of the most memorable rides ever taken in the "world of wheels!" Fast Company is here!

This hardcover book has over 350 pages total - and 32 of them with pictures! You will read about the man, the business that he built, the roads he traveled and the people he met.

Author Dave Argabright is an award-winning author and columnist living in Fishers, Indiana. His work has been featured in National Speed Sport News, Sprint Car & Midget, Speedway Illustrated, Car and Driver, and Road & Track; his broadcast work includes the Indianapolis 500 Radio Network, Speed TV, Versus, and TNN Television.

Includes Foreword by Ken Schrader and Introduction by Dick Berggren

Customer Reviews:

"I had considered buying this for a long time and (...) decided to give it a go. Sorry I waited so long. One of the best reads I have had in a long time" - Flatout, IA

"Quite an interesting character, he developed a basic set of rules for himself early in life and stuck to them and it seems to have worked out very well" - bigfoot584, MN

"What a great book. Hard to put down. Speedy Bill had a great lift and I am so glad it has been written. Love the history of racing and the comments on Jan Opperman and Doug Wolfgang. Dave Argabright can sure tell a story. I'll never pass up a book by him again!" - Sky, ID

"Once I got the book I could not put it down. The book is written for the enthusiasts by a TRUE enthusiast; note you do not have to be an automotive enthusiast, just enthusiastic about your goal. It's the story of an average guy who with passion and drive accomplished extraordinary things; all while overcoming extreme obstacles. It's the story of an American family and a family business" - Fred, CA

 

The 'Speedy' Bill Smith Story. If you know anything about 'Speedy' Bill, you can guess what's in this book. Over 350 pages total and 32 of them with pictures! You will read about the man, the business that he built, the roads he traveled and the people he met. It's the Limited Edition version that is serial numbered with a leather cover.