Racing with Roger Penske : A History of a Motorsport Dynasty by Sigur E. Whitaker (2022, Trade Paperback)

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PublisherMcfarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
ISBN-101476687862
ISBN-139781476687865
eBay Product ID (ePID)9057253625

Product Key Features

Number of Pages280 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameRacing with Roger Penske : a History of a Motorsport Dynasty
Publication Year2022
SubjectMotor Sports
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaSports & Recreation
AuthorSigur E. Whitaker
FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight18.1 Oz
Item Length10 in
Item Width7 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2022-030519
Dewey Edition23
Number of Volumes1 vol.
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal796.72092273
Table Of ContentTable of Contents Preface Introduction Chapter 1. The Beginning Chapter 2. From Racer to Team Owner Chapter 3. Chasing Indy Victory Number 2 Chapter 4. Dominating CART Chapter 5. Effort Equals Results Chapter 6. Racing to the Mountain Top Chapter 7. To the Depths of the Valley Chapter 8. Resurgence Chapter 9. Road Course Racing Chapter 10. Champions Again Chapter 11. A New Day Dawns at IMS Chapter Notes Bibliography Index
SynopsisAuto racing legend Roger Penske began as a successful sportscar driver before transitioning to owning a race team and opening a car dealership. Within eight years, Team Penske won the Indianapolis 500. This book chronicles more than 50 years of Roger Penske's racing history, and offers an overview of his business career., Auto racing legend Roger Penske began as a successful sportscar driver before transitioning to owning a race team and opening a car dealership. Within eight years, Team Penske won the Indianapolis 500. Today, the team boasts more than 580 victories, including an unparalleled 18 Indianapolis 500 wins and two at the Daytona 500. Penske's efforts on the track have been intertwined with his business ventures. Penske Corporation, with $32 billion in revenues, includes Penske truck leasing and rentals, retail automotive centers and logistics. In 2019, he bought the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and related assets, including IndyCar, and led both through the coronavirus pandemic, when racing continued with no fans in the stands. This book chronicles more than 50 years of Roger Penske's racing history, with an overview of his business career, including the turnaround of Detroit Diesel.
LC Classification NumberGV1032.P43W55 2022

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