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Drag Racing Grudges, Rivalries, and Big Money Showdowns: An Inside Look at the World's Hottest Motor Sport

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Drag racing is a heart-pounding sport that pits man and machine against each other in a race against time. In Drag Racing Grudges, Rivalries, and Big Money Showdowns, award-winning motorsports journalist David Freiburger takes readers behind the scenes of this adrenaline-pumping sport, introducing them to the colorful characters, intense rivalries, and high-stakes competitions that make drag racing so captivating.

Match Race Mayhem: Drag Racing's Grudges, Rivalries and Big-Money Showdowns

by Doug Boyce

5 out of 5

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Freiburger has been covering drag racing for over 30 years, and his passion for the sport is evident on every page of this book. He writes with the authority of an insider, but he also has a gift for making the sport accessible to newcomers. Whether you're a lifelong fan of drag racing or you're just curious about what all the fuss is about, this book is a must-read.

In Drag Racing Grudges, Rivalries, and Big Money Showdowns, Freiburger takes readers on a tour of the drag racing world, from the small-town tracks where the sport got its start to the big-money showdowns that draw millions of fans each year. He introduces us to the drivers, the crews, and the fans who make drag racing so special. And he tells the stories of the grudges, rivalries, and big money showdowns that have shaped the sport.

One of the most fascinating things about drag racing is the rivalries that exist between drivers. These rivalries can be fueled by anything from personal animosity to simple competition. In Drag Racing Grudges, Rivalries, and Big Money Showdowns, Freiburger tells the stories of some of the most famous rivalries in the sport, including the rivalry between Don Garlits and Shirley Muldowney and the rivalry between John Force and Kenny Bernstein.

Of course, drag racing is also about big money. The top drivers in the sport can earn millions of dollars each year. And the stakes are even higher in the big money showdowns, where drivers compete for purses that can reach into the hundreds of thousands of dollars. Freiburger takes readers behind the scenes of these high-stakes competitions, showing us what it takes to win in the world of drag racing.

Drag Racing Grudges, Rivalries, and Big Money Showdowns is a must-read for any fan of motor sports. It's a fascinating look at the world's hottest motor sport, and it's sure to leave you wanting more.

About the Author

David Freiburger is an award-winning motorsports journalist and the co-host of the popular television show Roadkill. He has been covering drag racing for over 30 years, and he is considered one of the leading experts on the sport. Freiburger is also the author of several books on drag racing, including Drag Racing: The Ultimate Guide to the World's Hottest Motor Sport.

Match Race Mayhem: Drag Racing's Grudges, Rivalries and Big-Money Showdowns

by Doug Boyce

5 out of 5