The Speed Kings
THE RISE AND FALL OF MOTORDROME RACING
by Don Emde
e Speed Kings begins in the late-1800s with bicycle
racing, which led to two-wheel "Motor-Pacing."
In the early 1900s, bicycle velodrome racing inspired
the creation of high-banked, 360-degree versions for
the piston-powered machines. e age of motordrome
racing began and the public couldn't get enough.
At first, Motordrome racing made the front
pages of newspapers promoting the country's
exciting and dangerous new sport. Later, news
of many tragic events saw it all crash down.
Hardbound 372 pages with 600+ illustrations.
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Freddie Ludlow
HIS LIFE ON TWO WHEELS
by Don Emde
e incredible story of Freddie Ludlow, who began as a
motorcycle delivery boy in Los Angeles in 1910. Local
competitions followed until he enlisted in the Army and
put his experience to use in Europe during World War I.
He later became a successful motorcycle racer, rising to
the level of National Champion in 1921. Despite serving
for thirty years as a Pasadena, California motor patrol
officer, he set numerous speed records through the 1920s
and '30s at Daytona Beach, the Bonneville Salt Flats, and
a stretch of public road near San Bernardino.
176 pages with 400+ illustrations.
Flying Floyd
THE MOTORCYCLING LIFE OF FLOYD EMDE
by Don Emde
ose familiar with the "Harley and Indian Wars" of the
1940s will enjoy the stories of both the highs and lows
of Floyd Emde's legendary years in motorcycle racing,
followed by three decades with multiple motorcycle
dealerships and building race bikes for his children.
e week-to-week coverage back in Floyd's racing years
documents his exhausting travel schedule and includes
his personal written notes virtually after every race.
His wife Florence's hand-written letters and results in
numerous souvenir programs also provides added details.
Hardbound. 420 pages, with 1,000+ illustrations.
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