I knew nothing about auto racing & I've never been to a race. I recently bought a ticket to the Indy 500 & saw this book displayed in a book store in Avon IN, west of Indianapolis. As background & to prepare for my first race experience, I read this book. It is absolutley superb. An informative, history based, page turning, imaginative narrative. If you are a racing enthusiast I believe you will not be able to put the book down! It's a winner!