The History of AMC Motorsports

When thinking of manufacturer racing involvement, AMC is not one that immediately comes to mind. Yet even from the beginning of American motorsports, the companies that became AMC had some serious involvement in competition. From the early Nash and Hudson models through the muscle car era, AMC had direct involvement in racing. The success of Nash and Hudson in early NASCAR racing, AMC Javelins in Trans-Am racing, and AMC's partnerships with Mark Donahue and Roger Penske Trans-Am and 1970s NASCAR teams prove that AMC was "in it to win it."

The History of AMC Motorsports from veteran racing journalist Bob McClurg covers it all, from a Nash-American Motors corporate history, the first years of NASCAR, the 1960s efforts that included Trans-Am and drag racing Super Stock programs, to the Craig Breedlove land speed record efforts when 106 world records were shattered and covered by Hot Rod magazine. And let's not forget the 1970s Trans-Am championships with Donahue and Penske, plus the NASCAR success with Bobby Allison in the always-curious-looking Matador.

Never before has a single volume chronicled the events that encompass AMC racing history. Whether you are a hardcore racing history fan or a casual enthusiast of AMC street offerings, The History of AMC Motorsports provides a unique showcase vital to every enthusiast's library.