Inside the Reno Air Races
Gandt. Centered on the 1997 and 1998 Reno championships, this study of the high-risk world of Unlimited Air Racing traces the history of the colorful, often deadly sport. You'll follow the evolution of competition planes from the exotic contraptions of the 1930s to the current killing machines such as the Mustang and Bearcat. You'll also learn of legendary pilots such as Doolittle and Roscoe Turner, and of a new generation of hot young pilots for whom speed is life. 315 pages, 6"x 9", hardcover. #0005172