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EARL!
By
Earl Baltes
with Dave Argabright
Innovative,
provocative, headstrong, visionary, gambler, colorful, fiery,
savvy…
These words
well describe Earl Baltes, one of the most successful
short-track promoters in American history. Now “the Earl of
Eldora” has finally told the story of his life, his dreams,
and his experiences.
It’s been a
rough, tough, daring journey, and now you can ride along. With
his colorful, straightforward style Earl tells of the many deals
and promotions that changed the course of American motorsports.
The people, the places, and the emotions you’ll never forget.
Read about his
hilarious—and very brief—driving career, his involvement in
other tracks, his hardscrabble youth during the Great
Depression, his early success in the music business, and the
intriguing story of how he happened across a parcel of ground
near Rossburg, Ohio and turned it into Eldora Speedway, arguably
the most beloved short track in the world.
Hang out after
the races with the stars of the sport, sharing a beer and many
memorable stories.
“Earl!” is
a one-of-a-kind book, about a one-of-a-kind character, and this
is a must-read for race fans everywhere.
Foreword by H.A.
"Humpy" Wheeler |
