The 1980s

Hot Rods at Wimbledon
Photo: ovaltrack collection

Action at Arena
Photo: ovaltrack collection

Mac McCarthy
Photo: ovaltrack collection

Having written three books covering short oval racing in the 1970s I suppose the next step was always going to be a look at the 1980s.

My own view of the 1980s was much different from the preceding decade and so I wanted to produce something a little different this time. The resulting book be another paperback, all colour (aside from one or two b/w photos) and at the same lower price as my first two offerings.

In order to do this I have agreed a contract with a new publisher, Veloce who are based down in Dorchester and have been a pleasure to work with.

I completed the book in mid January 2008 and Veloce were already on the case with pre publicity, etc and the cover can be seen on the left hand side of this page.

The book fits into Veloce's 'Those were the days' range of nostalgic automotive books and unlike my previous works I've been able to include an appendix which lists all the major champions throughout the decade.

please email me if you would like to order in advance