Best damn garage in town, plus tshirts, hats, signs and more. Smokey yunick may 1923 may best damn garage in town daytona, fl. Mar 16, 2016 growing up as henry smokey yunicks daughter, one might assume trishs childhood was filled with trips to the track, quality time in the garage and living, at least in part, the racer life. He also wrote for circle track magazine, and published his autobiography best damn garage in town. With a legendary past, and being known as a bit of a cowboy, fans shared tall tales of his exploits years after he retired. Smokey yunicks track tech how is smokey yunicks track.
The truth about smokey yunicks 78scale chevelle macs. Official site for legendary mechanic smokey yunick. Home of legendary mechanic smokey yunick and the his autobiography. In american oval track racing, theres a very old idea with almost mystical appeal. I am no way a fan of nascar nor indy back before the 66 race, i find that the book is a gold mine of serious engineering, and serious loose behavior. He participated as a racer, designer, and held other jobs. He would push the envelope of racing from the time he entered the sport of racing until he passed away in 2001. Smokey yunick speedway motors museum of american speed. The new version features larger type for easier reading and it has extra space for readers to make notes. In his book smokey said that if rathmann died first, they.
In the winter of 19671968, smokey yunick built the second of two chevy chevelle nascar stock cars, the first driven by curtis turner who put it on the pole for the 1967 daytona 500 and crashed it. Hot rod engine tech smokeys best damn garage in town. We aim to create a safe and valuable space for discussion and debate. Engine building books have come and gone over the years, but few have maintained the resilience of smokey yunicks power secrets. Thirty years of rule bending i like you guys, but youre all freggin nuts smokey yunick s power secrets engine motor chevrolet chevy car nascar mechanic see more. Smokey yunick speaks the technical forum the autosport. It seemed like time and time again, he didnt cheat, but read to see what the rule book didnt say. Jan 30, 2008 legendary racer smokey yunick discusses thirty years of fun, games, and playing fast and loose with the rules circle track magazine. Its a damn shame he asphyxiated in a motel fire in hickory, north carolina, in 1955. Jul 28, 20 like so many of smokey yunicks projects, the reverse torque special is surrounded in myth and legend. And 49 other entertaining true tales from the world of rare and exotic car.
In 1984, yunick published smokeys power secrets isbn 0931472067. Thirty years of rule bending i like you guys, but youre all freggin nuts smokey yunick s power secrets see more. Originally built by kar kraft engineering in brighton, michigan, as a turnkey trans am race car with full intent for competing in the 1969 ta season. Apr 29, 2014 a few years later, smokey turned the car over to the indianapolis motor speedways hall of fame museum, where visitors can see it today. Among the colorful individuals of nascars golden age smokey was a genuine giant who cast a long and influential shadow. Carbon press 2004 audio cd book textbook details add to comparison cart.
Henry smokey yunick may 25, 1923 may 9, 2001 was an american mechanic and car designer associated with motorsports. All nascars early tech inspectors had to work with were. My life and adventures was originally published as a 3 volume boxed set of 1,100 pages with over 400 photographs. Henry smokey yunick is a living legend in racing circles, and in this book he explains raceengine preparation in the direct and unrelenting style that is his singular trademark. Thirty years of rule bending smokey yunick s power secrets road race car race cars chevy chevrolet race engines the secret book vintage race car living legends used books. The autobiography of smokey yunik is a fascinating book. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Delivered to smokey yunick, powered by a twin holley dominator boss 302 engine with a full floater rear, 4wheel disc brakes in black with gold boss 302 stripes.
Top nascar cheats nascar engineering feats popular mechanics. All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. The audiobook version, sex lies and superspeedways volume 1 was narrated by longtime friend john delorean. Brooklands books 199511 paperback 149 pages isbn10. Real stories from world war ii, stock cars, the automotive industry and the mexican road race are just a few of the elements in smokey s autobiography. Another look at smokey yunicks reverse torque special mac. More smokey yunick stories at macs motor city garage the truth about smokey yunicks 78 scale chevelle another look at smokey yunicks reverse torque special. Another look at smokey yunicks capsule car macs motor. Why smokey yunick is not and may never be in the nascar. Smokey yunicks first indy car the 1957 kurt hemmings daily. Smokey tells all smokeys vault circle track magazine. Flew b17s for the army air force in wwii flew for the flying tigers stock car racing owner, mechanic, crew chief in the.
Aug 27, 2010 smokey yunick, the legendary daytona beach mechanic, used to insist that it wasnt cheating if the rules didnt say you couldnt do it see number 2 below. Smokey says in his book and many times to groups that the gas he drove back to the best damn garage in town was in a fuel line that was 10. Smokey yunick s power secrets new edition engine building books have come and gone over the years, but few have maintained the resilience of smokey yunick s power secrets. May 17, 2012 welcome to the globe and mails comment community. More smokey yunick stories at macs motor city garage the truth about smokey yunick s 78 scale chevelle another look at smokey yunick s reverse torque special. Smokey yunick s power secrets is a unique milestone from the acknowledged master of nononsense engine development. Mar 27, 2016 another issue was the tellall book, best damn garage in town. Henry smokey yunick was one of motorsports most cunning race mechanics. Selected stories from smokey s critically acclaimed autobiography, best damn garage in town.
Smokey yunick speaks posted in the technical forum. The last section is a look at some of the unique parts smokey has worked with or helped develop, including a photo of one of the original, chevrolet mystery engines that were the predecessors to the big blocks. In reality, however, trishs upbringing was far from the glory of the track and the name yunick had made for himself. Henry smokey yunick may 25, 1923 may 9, 2001 was an american mechanic and car. Best damned garage sale in its final phase, but the legend lives on. Heres some video that provides a glimpse into the personality of a genuine american character. Official site for legendary mechanic smokey yunick menu. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Smokey yunick is still considered by most in the racing industry to be the most celebrated mechanics in automotive history. How is smokey yunick s track tech book abbreviated. Yunick was deeply involved in the early years of nascar, and he is probably most associated with that racing genre. Most race cars are famous for what they did on track. One of legends in all of racinghenry smokey yunick. Thirty years of rule bending paperback november, 1995 by smokey yunick author.
This is a space where subscribers can engage with each other and globe staff. The best damn mechanic nascar didnt nominate for the hof. If you never read another book in your life, you must read this one. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources. Yunick penned every word hed never let anyone speak for him and painstakingly edited every. Smokey yunick books list of books by author smokey yunick. Since he died in 2001, there is now an entire generation of gearheads who never got a chance to see and hear henry smokey yunick. Henry smokey yunick is a living legend in racing circles, and in this book he explains race engine preparation in the. Another issue was the tellall book, best damn garage in town.
Aug 04, 2010 in the winter of 19671968, smokey yunick built the second of two chevy chevelle nascar stock cars, the first driven by curtis turner who put it on the pole for the 1967 daytona 500 and crashed it. Flew b17s for the army air force in wwii flew for the flying tigers stock car racing owner, mechanic, crew chief in. Growing up as henry smokey yunick s daughter, one might assume trishs childhood was filled with trips to the track, quality time in the garage and living, at least in part, the racer life. Thirty years of rule bend by smokey yunick 1995, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. The car youre referring to that was never driven on a track was smokey s third 66 chevelle, presented for tech at the 1968 daytona 500.
Its on but currently unavailable, it was pulished in 1995 by brooklands books. Smokey yunick is the author of best damn garage in town 4. Few iconic figures in motorsports are more recognizable than henry smokey yunick. Mar 09, 2001 henry smokey yunick may 25, 1923 may 9, 2001 was an american mechanic and car designer associated with motorsports. Tired of bumping heads with series founder bill france, sr. Perhaps the best known and most widely respected racer, engine builder and innovator or as smokey would have put it, mechanic in all of todays motorsports, smokey has never been one to mince words. A few years later, smokey turned the car over to the indianapolis motor speedways hall of fame museum, where visitors can see it today. And for the first time it is now coil bound so the pages lay flat when you want to lay. This version of the book combines all the stories and most of the photographs into a single volume. Smokey yunicks power secrets is a unique milestone fr.
Wrote for popular science and circle track magazines. See all books authored by smokey yunick, including best damn garage in town. During the 1980s, he wrote a technical column, track tech, for circle track magazine and wrote an occasional say, smokey. Not this smokey yunick built 1967 chevrolet chevelle it was banned by nascar before it had a chance to compete. Another look at smokey yunicks capsule car smokey, vintage. Hot rod engine tech smokey yunicks power secrets new. Smokey yunicks power secrets is a unique milestone from the acknowledged master of nononsense engine development. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint. Dec 20, 2017 by the mid1950s, smokey yunicks skill as a mechanic and crew chief was wellestablished in nascar competition.
Many books have been written about the last 50 years of american history, but few are this entertaining, revealing and introspective all at the same time. Smokey yunicks power secrets by smokey yunick goodreads. Smtt is defined as smokey yunicks track tech book very rarely. Jan 24, 2016 most race cars are famous for what they did on track. Smtt is defined as smokey yunick s track tech book very rarely. Smokey yunick would spend the rest of his life 1985 to 2001 immersed in projects that ranged from exploring numerous alternative energy sources wind, geothermal, wave action, solar panelseverything but nuclear because waste disposal troubled him to writing a dear smokey tech advice column for circle track magazine. Legendary racer smokey yunick discusses thirty years of fun, games, and playing fast and loose with the rules circle track magazine. Hot rod engine tech smokey yunicks power secrets new edition. Hot rod engine tech smokeys best damn garage in town hot. Smokey yunick and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Aug 21, 20 the truth about smokey yunicks 78scale chevelle posted on august 21, 20 by mcg for gearheads, smokey yunick is an american folk hero, a currentday mike fink or molly pitcher. Smokey yunick, whose ingenious wizardry with automobile innards made him one of the most celebrated mechanics in racing car history, died of leukemia on may 9 at his home in daytona beach, fla. Henry smokey yunick was an american race car mechanic, designer and innovator. Smokey yunick s power secrets used book in good condition smokey yunick, and secrets is the magical word. Smokeys best damn garage in town few iconic figures in motorsports are more recognizable than henry smokey yunick. At the time, he was car owner to both curtis turner and joe weatherly, and was working for ford. In it, in his time, henry smokey yunick worked wizardry unprecedented in nascar, or indy cars, or the.
I just read the thread started by my welsh buddy, barry boor ret and hat to chime in with the book that i am reading. Smokey yunick, the legendary daytona beach mechanic, used to insist that it wasnt cheating if the rules didnt say you couldnt do it see number 2 below. Best damn garage in town henry smokey yunick, one of auto racings most brilliant mechanics and innovators, died in 2001 at the age of 77. This version of the book combines all the stories and most of the photographs into a single volume with smaller type and photographs in a bookstore package, as opposed to a coffee table package.
Because of the many stories surrounding the car and its creator, the car became an urban legend, where the lines between fact and fiction are extremely blurred. He participated as a racer, designer, and held other jobs related to the sport, but was best known as a mechanic, builder, and crew. Few have expressed their life and times and indeed revealed their relevancy as well as straight. Let me finish by saying the technical aspects of this book. Thirty years of rule bending similar authors to smokey yunick.