Full Description
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.
Contents
Table of Contents
Preface
1. 1941-1956: The Early Years
2. 1957: Auto Factories Get Heavily Involved
3. 1958: Racing with Cotton Owens
4. 1959: The Formation of White and Clements, Inc.
5. 1960: Our Championship Season
6. 1961: Trying to Defend Our Championship
7. 1962: She's Real Fine, My 409
8. 1963: The Chevy 427 Mystery Engine
9. 1964: Working on the Hemi Engines
10. 1965: Chevy Is Back
Index
