Indy 500 Mechanic: The Inside Story of Big Time Auto Racing

Indy 500 Mechanic: The Inside Story of Big Time Auto Racing by C. Brawner. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780801960642.

What makes a winner? Here is the inside story of big time auto racing as told by Clint Brawner -- a salty, 20-year veteran of the Indianapolis 500. Few people know auto racing like Clint Brawner, and in INDY 500 MECHANIC he speaks candidly of the politics, the money, and the personalities that make up his exciting world. From his vantage point on the racing circuit and as a chief mechanic at Indy, Brawner reveals what the great drivers are like, how races are really won and lost, and how the narcotic of racing keeps men coming back for more despite the inherent dangers. Auto racing fans will discover how Brawner selects his drivers, how he prepares his cars for competition, and what combination of events makes a winner. The impressive list of Brawners drivers include Bobby Ball, Bob Sweikert, Jimmy "Cowboy" Bryan, A. J. Foyt, Eddie Sachs, Roger McCluskey, Jimmy Carruthers, and 1969 Indy winner Mario Andretti. This fast-paced book is a must for all racing fans who want to share Clint Brawners experiences with the world of famous drivers, backers, and race tracks.