It's A New Track Record!: Speed at Indianapolis 1962-1972 by Rick Shaffer

The Golden Era of Speed and Engineering Revolutions at the Indy 500

Experience the most transformative eleven years in American motorsport history with It's... A... New Track Record!: An Incredible "Decade" of Speed at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway 1962-1972. Written by premier Indianapolis 500 historian Rick Shaffer with a foreword by four-time winner A.J. Foyt, this authoritative hardcover volume documents the explosive rise in qualifying speeds at the iconic Brickyard.

Named after track announcer Tom Carnegie's legendary qualification exclamation, this book captures the transition from traditional front-engined roadsters to rear-engined, aerodynamic, turbocharged beasts. Relive Parnelli Jones shattering the 150-mph barrier in 1962, Jim Clark's Lotus revolution, A.J. Foyt's historical victories, and Bobby Unser pushing close to 200 mph just ten years later.

Key Features & Highlights:

• Year-by-Year Season Analyses: Comprehensive coverage of eleven successive Indianapolis 500 races from 1962 through 1972.
• Engineering & Design Revolutions: Details the rapid evolution of rear-engine chassis, wide slick tires, ground effects, and 1,000+ horsepower turbocharged engines.
• Foreword by A.J. Foyt: Exclusive insights from the legendary driver who witnessed and conquered both the front-engine and rear-engine eras.
• Rich Historic Photography: Generously illustrated with rare period photos, technical diagrams, track layout maps, and qualification charts.

Product Specifications:

• Title: It's... A... New Track Record!: An Incredible "Decade" of Speed at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway 1962-1972
• Author: Rick Shaffer (Foreword by A.J. Foyt)
• Publisher: Evro Publishing
• ISBN-13: 9781918070002
• ISBN-10: 1918070008
• Format: Hardcover
• Page Count: 336 pages
• Dimensions: 280mm x 230mm
• Weight: 1.57kg

An Indispensable Volume for American Motorsport Historians

A masterclass in racing history, making it a must-have reference for IndyCar enthusiasts, classic open-wheel fans, and motor racing library collectors.