THE PORSCHE 904, 906 & 910 IN THE AMERICAS
by Jerry Pantis
Hardcover • 11" x 9" 432pp • 1000 photos
$85 • 514-865-6509 www.sportscarracinghistory.com
Among Porsche enthusiasts, the 904, 906 and 910 models rank high on the list and this in-depth work provides many important details on each model. We especially enjoyed the focus on the amateur and gentlemen drivers who raced these cars along with the North and South America races they participated in. Included is a chassis-by-chassis history of the cars raced in North America and appendices with more information. Highly recommended for hours of reading entertainment, here’s an important volume that will be pulled off the library shelf often.

CARRERA PANAMERICANA
A History of the Mexican Road Race
by Daryl E. Murphy
Softcover • 6" x 9" • 160pp
50 photos • $15.95 • 800-288-4677 www.iuniverse.com
With the MBI original edition out of print for several years and original copies of the 1993 book selling for hundreds of dollars, author Daryl Murphy decided to reprint his excellent effort to help keep the memory of the Mexican road race alive. This effort gives a review of each year’s race and includes entry lists and finishing positions, as well as information on various drivers and prizes awarded. “Carrera Panamericana” offers good value for the price.

PORSCHE 1948-1965
Brochures and Sales Literature - A Source Book
by Susann C. Miller and Richard F. Merritt
Hardcover • 9" x 11" • 320pp • $75;
$100 signed/numbered edition www.porschebooks.org
Susann Miller is no stranger to the Porsche crowd, having authored a number of books on the subject. This is an updated version of an earlier popular effort that includes 21 newly discovered sales brochures along with all the known sales literature on the Porsche 356 including paint numbers, accessories, Beutler, 904 and Spyder brochures. There’s also a rare look at the 917, Carrera RS, marine and aircraft engines, Rotorcycle and the early Speedster. Every 356 freak will enjoy this source guide, although the use of color would have made “Porsche 1948-1965” extra special.

FUELIES
Fuel Injected Corvettes 1957-1965
by Robert Genat
Softcover • 9" x 9" • 300+ photos • 192pp $29.95 • 800-551-4754 www.cartechbooks.com
With stunning photography throughout and a wealth of technical information and trivia, “Fuelie” is the best book ever on this Corvette performance icon. Author Robert Genat celebrates the legend of the fuel injected Corvettes produced from 1957-’65, as well as passenger car installations during an era when carburetors were king and F.I. units were technically challenging and expensive. There’s a chapter devoted to fuel injected race cars that will trigger many great memories. The author also includes countless details that will educate and delight the reader.

ED OTTO
NASCAR’s Silent Partner
by Edgar Otto and Joann Biondi
Hardcover • 9.5" x 8" • 150+ photos 208pp • $29.95 • 877-907-8181 www.coastal181.com
It can be argued that the early days of NASCAR are more colorful than the present and one need look no further than the enthusiastic promoter Ed Otto. At one time, Otto owned 40% of NASCAR as a silent partner. He introduced imported cars to dirt tracks, fought for improved driver and track safety and did all he could to put on a good show. This is a good read about the very interesting and largely untold formative years of NASCAR with many anecdotes from those who knew Otto best, including VM columnist Brock Yates.

PENSKE RACING TEAM
40 Years of Excellence
by Alan Hummel
Hardcover • 8" x 9" • 220 photos • 270pp $44.95 • 800-289-3504 www.iconografixinc.com
Why it’s taken so long to come up with a book on Penske Racing is anyone’s guess. Here, Alan Hummel chronicles the team from when it formed in 1966 to today’s racing juggernaut that includes Indy cars, Porsche endurance racing and two NASCAR cars. But rather than a work by a seasoned author, the book comes across more as a fan’s tribute to the organization, with many inaccuracies, so it’s one we have a hard time recommending at this price.