This colourful & entertaining book the first comprehensive history of drag racing in the UK is a must for all fans of this exciting sport. Dramatically illustrated it traces the roots of drag racing from its UK sprinting & American speed trial & hot-rodding origins in the early 1900s moving on to the landmark opening of Santa Pod in 1966 through the boom periods of the 1970s & 1980s & finishing with the sports rejuvenation in recent years. Meticulously researched this book features many historic photographs & a wealth of first-hand memories from the leading protagonists.