The Historic Manzanita Speedway in Phoenix

The Historic Manzanita Speedway in Phoenix

Author: Larry Upton

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2012-01-30

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 1439649960

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Phoenix's Manzanita Speedway, the last of the big dirt tracks located near the central corridor of a major metropolitan area, is now gone. The track opened in the early 1950s when Jack Holloway, president of the Arizona Jalopy Racing Association, along with Avery Doyle and Gene Gunn, set about convincing Rudy Everett and Larry Meskimen to convert their unprofitable dog-racing operation into a quarter-mile dirt track. On August 25, 1951, Everett and Meskimen beamed with excitement as Manzy opened to an overflowing crowd. They had tapped into America's post-World War II craze for automobiles and found their own Lost Dutchman Gold Mine in the process. Manzanita Speedway dominated dirt-track racing in Phoenix and was heralded as one of the top five dirt tracks in the United States. Manzy became an integral part of the racing culture in Phoenix, and its sale and closure in 2009 created a sense of lingering disappointment.


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Download or read book The Historic Manzanita Speedway in Phoenix written by Larry Upton and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2012-01-30 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Phoenix's Manzanita Speedway, the last of the big dirt tracks located near the central corridor of a major metropolitan area, is now gone. The track opened in the early 1950s when Jack Holloway, president of the Arizona Jalopy Racing Association, along with Avery Doyle and Gene Gunn, set about convincing Rudy Everett and Larry Meskimen to convert their unprofitable dog-racing operation into a quarter-mile dirt track. On August 25, 1951, Everett and Meskimen beamed with excitement as Manzy opened to an overflowing crowd. They had tapped into America's post-World War II craze for automobiles and found their own Lost Dutchman Gold Mine in the process. Manzanita Speedway dominated dirt-track racing in Phoenix and was heralded as one of the top five dirt tracks in the United States. Manzy became an integral part of the racing culture in Phoenix, and its sale and closure in 2009 created a sense of lingering disappointment.


HISTORIC MANZANITA SPEEDWAY IN

HISTORIC MANZANITA SPEEDWAY IN

Author: Larry Upton

Publisher: Arcadia Library Editions

Published: 2012-01

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 9781531656881

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Phoenix's Manzanita Speedway, the last of the big dirt tracks located near the central corridor of a major metropolitan area, is now gone. The track opened in the early 1950s when Jack Holloway, president of the Arizona Jalopy Racing Association, along with Avery Doyle and Gene Gunn, set about convincing Rudy Everett and Larry Meskimen to convert their unprofitable dog-racing operation into a quarter-mile dirt track. On August 25, 1951, Everett and Meskimen beamed with excitement as Manzy opened to an overflowing crowd. They had tapped into America's post-World War II craze for automobiles and found their own Lost Dutchman Gold Mine in the process. Manzanita Speedway dominated dirt-track racing in Phoenix and was heralded as one of the top five dirt tracks in the United States. Manzy became an integral part of the racing culture in Phoenix, and its sale and closure in 2009 created a sense of lingering disappointment.


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Download or read book HISTORIC MANZANITA SPEEDWAY IN written by Larry Upton and published by Arcadia Library Editions. This book was released on 2012-01 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Phoenix's Manzanita Speedway, the last of the big dirt tracks located near the central corridor of a major metropolitan area, is now gone. The track opened in the early 1950s when Jack Holloway, president of the Arizona Jalopy Racing Association, along with Avery Doyle and Gene Gunn, set about convincing Rudy Everett and Larry Meskimen to convert their unprofitable dog-racing operation into a quarter-mile dirt track. On August 25, 1951, Everett and Meskimen beamed with excitement as Manzy opened to an overflowing crowd. They had tapped into America's post-World War II craze for automobiles and found their own Lost Dutchman Gold Mine in the process. Manzanita Speedway dominated dirt-track racing in Phoenix and was heralded as one of the top five dirt tracks in the United States. Manzy became an integral part of the racing culture in Phoenix, and its sale and closure in 2009 created a sense of lingering disappointment.


A Bowling Green Boy

A Bowling Green Boy

Author: Larry Upton

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2016-08-03

Total Pages: 152

ISBN-13: 9781533020130

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Bowling Green, Kentucky, a small Southern town in the 1940s and 1950s, was a wonderful place to raise children. This book describes a group of kids and their adventures who lived near Fountain Square Park, the center of Bowling Green. It was a fabulous life.


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Download or read book A Bowling Green Boy written by Larry Upton and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-08-03 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bowling Green, Kentucky, a small Southern town in the 1940s and 1950s, was a wonderful place to raise children. This book describes a group of kids and their adventures who lived near Fountain Square Park, the center of Bowling Green. It was a fabulous life.


Outlaw Sprints

Outlaw Sprints

Author: Mike O'Leary

Publisher:

Published:

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 9781610591454

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Outlaw Sprints is an introduction to the exciting and unique world ruled by these incredible winged sprint cars. It traces the history of the cars and takes you to a night at the races. You'll also learn about the sport's top events and race tracks.


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Cycle World Magazine

Cycle World Magazine

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 2000-01

Total Pages: 1830

ISBN-13:

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Library of Congress Subject Headings

Library of Congress Subject Headings

Author: Library of Congress

Publisher:

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 1640

ISBN-13:

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Speed Dreams

Speed Dreams

Author: Jay Ahuja

Publisher: Kensington Books

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13: 9780806522432

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From Daytona to Talladega to Watkins Glen, this book tells you how to get the biggest bang for your buck at every track in every American city that hosts the NASCAR Winston Cup series. If you have a need for speed, this is the book to read.


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Download or read book Speed Dreams written by Jay Ahuja and published by Kensington Books. This book was released on 2002 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Daytona to Talladega to Watkins Glen, this book tells you how to get the biggest bang for your buck at every track in every American city that hosts the NASCAR Winston Cup series. If you have a need for speed, this is the book to read.


Arizona

Arizona

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 1977

Total Pages: 252

ISBN-13:

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ACSM Bulletin

ACSM Bulletin

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Publisher:

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 650

ISBN-13:

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Report of Cases Argued and Determined in the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals of the State of Arizona

Report of Cases Argued and Determined in the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals of the State of Arizona

Author: Arizona. Supreme Court

Publisher:

Published: 1991

Total Pages: 780

ISBN-13:

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