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Henry smokey yunick was a legend in racing circles, and in this book he explains raceengine preparation in the direct and. Smokey yunick s power secrets is a unique milestone from the acknowledged master of nononsense engine development. Henry smokey yunick is a living legend in racing circles, and in this book he explains raceengine preparation in the direct and unrelenting style that is his singular trademark. Most folks reply to that with answers such as george washington or jesus or some great entertainer or world leader. On the 10th anniversary of the publication of the book, we ran a. Although henry smokey yunick, 75, hasnt been in a daytona international speedway garage since 1971, when he left the sport, local fans know yunick cant. Yunick entered the car for driver paul goldsmith in 19 cup races, scoring three wins. Yunick writes the indy racing special paper read rathman and smokey win indy 500. For gearheads, smokey yunick is an american folk hero, a currentday mike fink or molly pitcher.

Engine building books have come and gone over the years, but few have maintained the resilience of smokey yunicks power secrets. One of the best ways to learn about smokey is to go to the living legends museum in daytona, find one of the old timers standing around good chance itll be ray fox, and ask about him. He built vehicles and engines for many types of racing. Mar 16, 2016 growing up as henry smokey yunicks daughter, one might assume trishs childhood was filled with trips to the track, quality time in the garage and living, at least in part, the racer life. Yunick william sam yunick passed away unexpectedly on saturday, december 27, 2008. Read download smokey yunicks power secrets pdf pdf. In it, in his time, henry smokey yunick worked wizardry unprecedented in nascar, or indy cars, or the. Henry smokey yunick fuel vaporizing carburetor system. From the publisher smokey yunick, the worlds most famous mechanic, accomplished more in one life than most poeople could in five. In 1984, yunick published smokeys power secrets isbn 0931472067. Henry smokey yunick born may 25, 1923, neshaminy, pennsylvania, died may 9, 2001 of leukemia was a mechanic and car designer associated with motorsports in the united states. The world according to smokey by henry yunick online at alibris. Henry smokey yunick 19232001 epitomizes a life welllived, and.

The world according to smokey by henry smokey yunick 2001, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Henry yunick started life 76 years ago as a po country boy, as rod patron george poteet described his own humble mississippi beginnings. The best damn garage in town or maybe anywhere, ever burned down monday night. Legacy edit after yunicks death, his shops contents were auctioned off, according to his wishes. He was an integral part of the birth of stock car racing and ran open wheel cars during the glory days of the indy 500. Smokey yunick, the worlds most famous mechanic, accomplished more in one life than most people could in five. He started writing this book as a history of stock car racing and ended up with look. You have to be very interested in smokey s career and the people he interacted with to wade through this very long and often boring autobiography. Smokey yunick, the worlds most famous mechanic, accomplished more in one life than most poeople could in five. Innovator, inventor, genius, philosopher, wizard, rebel, visionary, pioneer, eccentric, curmudgeon all those words apply to henry smokey yunick, but none adequately. Revisit nascars golden years with smokey yunicks unforgettable. Car owner, builder and mechanic henry smokey yunick with. The world according to smokey 9780971146938 by smokey yunick and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at. He participated as a racer, designer, and held other jobs related to the sport, but was best known as a mechanic, builder.

Smokey yunick yunick, smokey used books, rare books and new books. Official site for legendary mechanic smokey yunick. Why smokey yunick is not and may never be in the nascar. Mar 27, 2016 another issue was the tellall book, best damn garage in town. Yunick was deeply involved in the early years of the nascar, and he is probably most associated with that racing genre. Sam was a graduate of georgia state and began his journey. Growing up as henry smokey yunicks daughter, one might assume trishs childhood was filled with trips to the track, quality time in the garage and living, at least in part, the racer life. With a legendary past, and being known as a bit of a cowboy, fans shared tall tales of his exploits years after he retired. By henry smokey yunick when reaching 75 years of age mr. You have to be very interested in smokeys career and the people he interacted with to wade through this very long and often boring autobiography.

Henry smokey yunick was one of motorsports most cunning race mechanics. Henry smokey yunick is a living legend in racing circles, and in this book he explains raceengine preparation in the. Every year we get reader messages asking about the fate of a potential breakthrough engine technology developed by late legendary racing engine builder and highperf tuner henry smokey yunick. Well, i was a race fan long before i was a wife or mother or grandmother, and the person i think i most regret never having met is henry smokey yunick. Home of legendary mechanic smokey yunick and the his autobiography. Henry smokey yunick may 25, 1923 may 9, 2001 was an american mechanic and car. Aug 21, 20 for gearheads, smokey yunick is an american folk hero, a currentday mike fink or molly pitcher. Hot rod engine tech smokey yunicks power secrets new. The first section is a short introduction to smokey yunick that gives you a little background on the personality and feats that have made him synonymous with competitive racing and pushing the limits. Best damned garage sale in its final phase, but the legend lives on by steven cole smith jun 20, 2004. The truth about smokey yunicks 78scale chevelle macs.

His exploits are the stuff of myth and legendtake his notorious 66 chevelle, for example. Best damn garage in town is smokey yunicks autobiography that tells the story of his adventures as a racer. He realized that all the people who were a part of the early days were dying and most of the ones who were still alive were too involved with racing to be able to tell the real stories. Here is a 300hp three cylinder hot vapor engine, prototype built from a v6. Smokey yunick was always well aware about what the nascar rule books said. Sam was a graduate of georgia state and began his journey as an entrepren. Car owner, builder and mechanic henry smokey yunick with his 1957 ford that was used in nascar cup competition. He would push the envelope of racing from the time he entered the sport of racing until he passed away in 2001. Smokey yunicks power secrets by smokey yunick goodreads. My life and adventures by henry smokey yunick 2003, paperback at the best online prices at ebay.

William yunick obituary fl daytona beach newsjournal. Yunick penned every word hed never let anyone speak for him and painstakingly edited every. Henry smokey yunick is a living legend in racing circles, and in this book he explains raceengine preparation in the direct and unrelenting style that is his. Mar 09, 2001 henry smokey yunick may 25, 1923 may 9, 2001 was an american mechanic and car designer associated with motorsports. Henry smokey yunick may 25, 1923 may 9, 2001 was an american mechanic and car designer associated with motorsports. Yunick remembered that in his early pennsylvanian childhood. He spent years in the jungles of ecuador and held 10 patents. Henry smokey yunick was an american race car mechanic, designer and innovator. Isbn 9780931472060 9780931472060 softcover, cartech, 1984 founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site.

Another issue was the tellall book, best damn garage in town. Read download smokey yunicks power secrets pdf pdf download. Sam was born on august 23, 1966 in daytona beach, florida. William sam yunick, passed away unexpectedly on saturday, december 27, 2008. Henry smokey yunick was born in tennessee in 1923 and grew up in the outskirts of philadelphia, where he dropped out of school in the 10th grade to support his mother and sister. Yunick had spent five of them collecting, verifying and compiling the facts and pictures that comprise the three volumes that make up this most compelling biographic tale.

Nov 01, 2001 henry yunick started life 76 years ago as a po country boy, as rod patron george poteet described his own humble mississippi beginnings. The following is a copy of the second smokey yunick hot vapor engine article that was published by hot rod magazine in september of 2010. These seven bizarre designs prove he wasnt afraid to. In reality, however, trishs upbringing was far from the glory of the track and the name yunick had made for himself. From carburetors to shop tools, smokey tells it like. We have new and used copies available, in 0 edition starting at.

Smokey liked bending rules in his prime orlando sentinel. From carburetors to shop tools, smokey tells it like it is. Smokey yunicks power secrets is a unique milestone from the acknowledged master of nononsense engine development. People love to tell smokey stories, even when they know the stories cant be true. And for the first time it is now coil bound so the pages lay flat when you want to lay. Perhaps the best known and most widely respected racer, engine builder and innovator or as smokey would have put it, mechanic in all of todays motorsports, smokey has never been one to mince words. He participated as a racer, designer, and held other jobs related to the sport, but was best known as a mechanic, builder, and crew chief.

Smokey yunicks power secrets book by smokey yunick, henry. Smokey yunick news newspapers books scholar jstor may 20 learn how and when to remove this template message. Yunick was deeply involved in the early years of nascar, and he is probably most associated with that racing genre. Sep 01, 2010 every year we get reader messages asking about the fate of a potential breakthrough engine technology developed by late legendary racing engine builder and highperf tuner henry smokey yunick. Best damn garage in town, plus tshirts, hats, signs and more. According to hot rod their tests, not smokeys the fiero 151 cubicinch 4 cylinder engine now produces 250 hp and 230 ft. The new version features larger type for easier reading and it has extra space for readers to make notes. Daytona beach henry smokey yunick, one of auto racings most brilliant mechanics and innovators, died early wednesday morning at his home after a yearlong battle with leukemia. Take out the stories about drinking, pussy, and the repeated stories, and that 3volume set could have been edited down to 1 decent sized book. Im reading the paperback isbn 0972437835 1st edition, 5th printing and the story about chicky the jap hiroshima so its written its a whole different, from page 377 to page 385. The following is a copy of the original smokey yunick hot vapor engine article in hot rod magazine article that appeared in the june 1984 publication. Isbn 9780972437806 9780972437806 carbon pr llc, 2002. Smokey yunick wanted didnt want an editor changing what he had written. In 2011, on the 10th anniversary of the original publication, we brought smokeys book into the computer age by creating an epub edition of the book.

Ralph moody and curtis turner each made one start in the car during the cup season. Heres proof that smokey is a contemporary folk hero. Smokey got the idea for writing a history of stock car racing after giving a talk to explain racing to a group of kids at lowes motorspeedway, around 1995. They report it gets more than 50 mpg and will do 060 in less than 6 seconds with no emissions. Best damn garage in town henry smokey yunick, one of auto racings most brilliant mechanics and innovators, died in 2001 at the age of 77. Best damn garage in town by henry yunick recording. Smokey yunick speedway motors museum of american speed.