![]() ![]() In front of his camera the drivers would fly around the track in beat-up cars customised for racing at breakneck speeds in the hopes of small town glory. While at grad school in the early 1970’s Henry Horenstein would attend Speedway races in New England to see his brother-in-law compete. ![]() On Car Talk we used the cars as an excuse to talk to people and get to know them and their stories." - Ray Magliozzi ![]() As I looked over the photos for a second time I noticed that for a book about stock car racing there are more pictures of the people than their cars and this is something else that Henry and I share. Speedway 1972 "As I started to look at the photos I recognized most of the cars and I began to marvel at the skills of some of these drivers and their teams for keeping these heaps going. ![]() You will also be alerted to important details about the program, including safety requirements, cancellations, and book signing updates. Register for the event! RSVP to let us know you're coming! Depending on the volume of responses, an RSVP may be required for entrance to the event. In person at Brookline Booksmith! Celebrate the release of Speedway 1972 with photographer Henry Horenstein, in conversation with Car Talk 's Ray Magliozzi. ![]()
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