1000 Miles to Glort The History of the Baja 1000

This book is one of a kind because it is signed by Ivan Ironman Stewart, Marty Fiolka (the author), Bob Gordon, Walker Evans, Larry Rosler, and Sal Fish The inside of the book is like new the outside paper is in fair conditionThe rugged, untamed, and wide-open terrain of the Baja peninsula is the backdrop for this history of one of the most challenging and popular endurance races in the world. Starting with the brave record runs of Dave Ekins and Ted Mangels in the early 1960s and the first official race in 1967 and carrying on through the amazing technological sophistication of today's vehicles, the Baja 1000 is a testament to the human spirit's inherent need to conquer that which seems impossible. 1000 Miles to Glory captures the action, personalities, records, and behind-the-scenes magic of this legendary event through interviews with race legends, race organizers, some of the race's more outlandish characters, and desert racing's most decorated journalists. Lavishly illustrated, t