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In the fiercely competitive world of NASCAR, every manufacturer was looking for a competitive edge. Ford and Chrysler turned their attention to the aerodynamics of their race cars, resulting in a brief era affectionately called the Aero Wars. During the height of this competition, Chrysler and Ford produced, among other things, cars with radically altered grilles and tail sections. Mandated by series to produce production versions, these exotic beasts became some of the most costly, creative, and collectible machines ever assembled in Detroit, whether in race trim or in stock street trim.Author Steve Lehto gives a thorough and detailed account of the history of this battle that culminated with the final wars between the Ford Talladega/Mercury Cyclone and the Dodge Daytona/Plymouth Superbird.
About the Author
I am a writer, attorney and professor. I practice and teach law in southeastern Michigan, and have taught history at the University of Detroit Mercy. I was Historical Advisor to the film "Red Metal: The Copper Country Strike of 1913" which aired on PBS; I also appeared in "Bonneville 71," a NASCAR production which aired nationally in October, 2016.
Two books of mine were published in 2016: "Preston Tucker and His Battle to Build the Car of Tomorrow," and "Dodge Daytona & Plymouth Superbird: Design, Development, Production and Competition." My writing frequently appears on RoadandTrack.com.
I have also written "Chrysler's Turbine Car: The Rise and Fall of Detroit's Coolest Creation, "Michigan's Columbus: The Life of Douglass Houghton" and "Death's Door: the Truth Behind Michigan's Largest Mass Murder." These were named Michigan Notable Books by the Library of Michigan in 2007, 2010 and 2011.
Follow me on Twitter: @stevelehto
Or visit my website: www.lehtoslaw.com
