This book focuses on the different aspects that contributed to the development of Northeast American sports car racing during the 1950s. The evolution from amateur drivers racing on public roads in 1950, to both professional and amateur drivers racing at private, purpose-built tracks in 1959, demanded huge leaps of faith, trust and understanding. The transition was neither easy nor uneventful for drivers, clubs or track owners, and the tragedy, politics and intrigue that came to characterise the period are covered here in fascinating detail.

Born in Hertfordshire, north of London, Terry O'Neil has lived the majority of his life in the Midlands. Living and working in Stourbridge for the past 30 years, Terry is married and has two daughters. He is an active member of the Ferrari Owners Club of Great Britain and enjoys the role of Archivist for the Club. He has written numerous articles for the Ferrari magazine, and has contributed articles to both Cavallino magazine and Vintage Racecar Journal.