The Crew Chief's Son: A Trackside Memoir of Early NASCAR

by Clements, Michael L.

• ISBN13: 9780786449545
• ISBN10: 0786449543
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-02-15
• Publisher: McFarland Publishing

Summary

In this memoir, Michael Clements recounts growing up in the early days of stock car racing. From 1957 through 1965, his father, Louie, travelled the NASCAR circuit, bringing his wife and five children along to every race. Owner and crew chief for champion driver Rex White, Louie innovated many mechanical devices still used in NASCAR today, and his children grew up on the road between races, befriending many racing legends along the way. Clements' memoir is full of stories about NASCAR's early era and the men and women who built the sport. It is accompanied by a wealth of never-before-seen photos from his personal collection.

Author Biography

Michael L. Clements has been a contributing editor and writer for National Kart News Magazine, Karter News Magazine, and World Karting Scene magazine. A four consecutive time Grand National Karting Champion, Mike also set a World Land Speed record for karts in 1992 which still stands today for the fastest four stroke kart. He and his wife, Kimberly, own and operate Clements Racing Products, Inc., in Ocala, Florida.