New books have just been published by or about individuals both near and dear to HOT ROD, which should make them of interest to you. The First Lady of Motorsports: Linda Vaughn by former HOT ROD Editor Rob Kinnan and the second Hot Rod Gallery II by former HOT ROD Editor Pat Ganahl are lush pictorials with plenty of commentary to make for important additions to your automotive libraries.
The Linda Vaughn book is a fascinating look at motorsports itself, featuring behind-the-scenes views of those both participating in all of the racing arenas, be it Indy, drag racing, NASCAR, and more. There is also behind-the-scenes information you may or may not have heard of revealed through Linda’s involvement with promotion, marketing, and advertising in all motorsports. With a forward by Don Garlits and touching tributes by such racing greats as Mario Andretti, Parnelli Jones, and Dario Franchitti, this is a truly unique look at auto racing from a unique racing icon, Linda Vaughn.
Pat Ganahl’s Hot Rod Gallery II comes on the heels of his first Gallery I, continuing where it left off with unique and rare shots of some of hot rodding’s most significant and sometimes controversial cars, along with interesting commentary and insight only Pat can bring. With the holidays not too far off, these are three books sure to delight any hot rod or motorsports enthusiast.
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