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Jim Donnelly, Hemming’s Motor News

“This, at long last, is ‘Tummy’s’ story. Authored by Pennsylvania historian and novelist Gary Ludwig, this first-ever Hinnershitz biography is a deeply researched tale, crisply written, of the quiet Pennsylvania Dutchman…It encompasses 260 pages, with photos, and what is most probably the first authoritative statistical accounting of every start that Hinnershitz made in his stellar career, which began in 1928 and lasted through his (probably miraculous) retirement in 1960…This book was decades overdue and very welcome…” more

Tom Grenga,, retired URC Sprint car driver

“Truly one of the greatest dirt track drivers of all time, this book will help race fans understand how remarkable this man’s achievements were in the most dangerous era of racing.”

Dan Sernoffsky, Lebanon (PA) Daily News

“Although Ludwig set out to write a biography of Hinnershitz, the book itself is more than a biography. Well researched, Ludwig not only writes about Hinnershitz’s life and racing career, he also writes about the times, about the men who, with Hinnershitz, made central Pennsylvania the heart of dirt track racing in the United States...” more

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Review by "Emma"
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Excellent! A fascinating book on one of the greatest automobile racing legends. It brings to light the many talents of Tommy Hinnershitz. Highly recommend.
 
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Review by "B. Miller"

What a fascinating book! This book is more than a biography. Ludwig is a talented writer who has a reputation for thorough research and attention to details, and this book is proof. He not only writes about Hinnershitz's life and career, but also about the era when Hinnershitz and his contemporaries pioneered championship auto racing. This book has received positive reviews from members of the sport's media and from mainstream sports writers as well. 

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Review by "Gapsy"

 "Tommy Hinnershitz began his career as a racecar driver in 1928, and soon became a racing legend. Ludwig is an easy to read writer, and particularly excels in this book because of his years of experience as a journalist covering the sport. This experience enables him to use much of the sport's insider terminology. Don't miss this book."

 
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