One Last Turn

The 1950s, '60s, and '70s were fabulous times in American road racing, particularly in the USRRC and Can-Am series. While most of the attention, then and now, focuses on the great cars and drivers, often the most fascinating stories and keenest insights come from the men behind the scenes: the builders, mechanics, tuners and pit crewmen who supported the big names and cars. Now, as their ranks are thinning and before memories have faded entirely, racing historians and enthusiasts Dave Gaddis and Martin Rudow have scoured the country to give these men "one last turn," recording their stories and capturing the recollections that make up a fascinating part of those great days of racing.Some of the famous drivers associated with the mechanics include: Dan Gurney, Phil Hill, Stirling Moss, Parnelli Jones, Carroll Shelby, Bruce McLaren, Ken Miles, Peter Revson, Jackie Stewart, Sam Posey, and Mario Andretti.