Greg Fielden's, Forty Years of Stock Car Racing

[Whizzer]

Is anyone interested in the original and complete four volume set of Greg Fielden's, Forty Years of Stock Car Racing?

These books are hardcover and one of the best and most accurate set of historical books of NASCAR.
Volume 1, The Beginning, covers from the beginning through 1958.
Volume 2, The Superspeedway Boom, 1959 - 1964.
Volume 3, Big Bucks and Boycotts, 1965 - 1971.
Volume 4, The Modern Era, 1972 - 1989.

I bought these books new and, at the time, they cost $39.95. At www.Amazon.com, individual volumes used, in acceptable condition, sell for $21.95. This four set volumes are in excellent condition with no stains, cuts, or damaged pages and would make an terrific addition to the serious NASCAR buffs library or collection.
Each book contains numerous photos and volume 1 includes the Glenn Dunnaway 1947 Ford that won the first NASCAR race and was declared illegal, handing the win to Jim Roper. These books list every race from the beginning, competitors, laps completed, money paid and car status at end of race. They are a treasure chest of history, racing, fun stories and a list of every race from the inaugural at Charlotte in June 19, 1949 through November 19,1989.

There are numerous stories that never made headlines or were not common knowledge and some of the things drivers of the day did for fun but would never pass muster today.

These books are not flimsy. They are hardcover and the smallest has 320 while the largest has 688 pages. Volume 1 was copyrighted in 1987 when many drivers were still around and could relate their personal experiences to Greg Fielden which invariably led to tales from and of other drivers.

I am selling all my NASCAR memorabilia and would like my friends on this forum to have first refusal.

Asking $60.00 for all four books plus shipping cost via media mail. Photos provided upon request.

Any questions, please send me a personal message and I'll respond a.s.a.p. same way. Thank you for taking the time to read this.

 

[Mopardh9]

If you don't mind me asking, why you selling all your Nascar memorabilia?

 

[Whizzer]

If you don't mind me asking, why you selling all your Nascar memorabilia?

A couple of reasons. I am 74 years old and in the event something happens to me I do not want to leave a mess for my bride. Just being pragmatic by selling it now. My will is made out, declaration of natural death signed, filed and copies given to my kids. I hope to live to be ninety-nine or more as there are many things left for me to do, but at my age, people begin to think more in terms of how much time they might have left. IOW's , we don't buy green bananas.

Secondly, I have lost interest in NASCAR. I still watch the races but no longer watch listen or read about the teams, drivers and follow every detail. There was a time when I knew every member of a race team right down to the floor sweepers. No more. My plan is to do as someone else on this forum mentioned when saying they will start going to the local track more often plus I plan and go to races for the sprint car my son has an associate sponsorship with whenever possible.

 

[TexasRaceLady]

I have all of those books, personally signed by Greg. I had the pleasure of meeting him several times, and he was a hoot. His knowledge of NASCAR is unmatched by anyone.

I've tried to get in touch with him several times since his stroke several years ago.

 

[SST55]

If you don't mind me asking, why you selling all your Nascar memorabilia?

I'm a mere child of almost 64 compared to my friend Da Whiz but I too have gone thru my stuff. I sold most of my woodworking tools basically because my son doesn't have the interest. I sold all of my tuna fishing gear years ago when I sold my last boat.

As for Na$car stuff, I still have my coffee every morning in my Earnhardt cup that I got in 94, a poster signed by Sr and the unopened 2001 500 program.

Can't keep everything forever.