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Yes indeed. That's part of why he went by Parnelli instead of his given name of Rufus. Rufus Parnell Jones. I had the honor of meeting many CJA people while working with HIla Sweet at her Racer Reunions.

@@haroldosmer9803: I worked for Art Atkinson through high school on plenty of stockers. Those members of the CJA were a great bunch, Termite Snyder was a friend of Art, and got to know him also. Those who lived close by would stop by the shop, it was always good to see them.

Thanks! I do not know for certain when the other volumes will appear. But Tim had much of the work already completed.

Excellent! Inspiration comes in many forms.

Oh yes! There is a lot of fun to be had with a "stock block" racing series.

Wonderful. There's nothing quite like the sound of fully wound V8!

Yes, much like my own situation. But as a kid, I could somehow relate to the cool looking F5000 over Indy Cars of the time.

Sooooo many behind the scenes machinations still take place with top level motorsports.

@@haroldosmer9803 that rule was brought into f1 because of f5000

Yes. Unfortunate timing. As mentioned, NASCAR finally broke through the tv barrier in 1979. That could have helped F5000.

It was indeed an exciting time for motorsports. There were many opportunities for innovation.

Mosport (or whatever they're calling it now) is such a great track.

Ah yes! By the mid-'60s, they had become the family car as hot rodders turned to the smaller, lighter Fairlane. Family memories run strong with a Ford Galaxie 500.

A quick search of "F1 vs F5000 lap times" shows they were nearly even on the same circuits. Mechanical failures were common in both series in that era. Then there's this quote found during the quick search: “I tested the Formula 1 car at Riverside before the 1975 season, and I couldn’t match the Formula 5000 times. God, I was so disillusioned!” Andretti laughs. “That Lola really suited me. Eric Broadley was a magician when it came to suspension geometry, and I understood what the car needed to hit the sweet spot. I don’t think anybody could beat me in that Formula 5000 car.” Suffice to say, had F5000 stayed in operation, it would have been a lot more fun at the race track.

It's just a book review. Another comment complains on the same point and I replied with this: A quick search of "F1 vs F5000 lap times" shows they were nearly even on the same circuits. Mechanical failures were common in both series in that era. Then there's this quote found during the quick search: “I tested the Formula 1 car at Riverside before the 1975 season, and I couldn’t match the Formula 5000 times. God, I was so disillusioned!” Andretti laughs. “That Lola really suited me. Eric Broadley was a magician when it came to suspension geometry, and I understood what the car needed to hit the sweet spot. I don’t think anybody could beat me in that Formula 5000 car.” Suffice to say, had F5000 stayed in operation, it would have been a lot more fun at the race track.

It wasn't meant as a personal attack. Simply an observation that -- to the best of my knowledge and in the UK at least -- F1 cars always beat F5000s in actual head-to-head races.

@@donaldfedosiuk1638 No worries here. F1 and F5000 of the era varied widely in design so pitting one versus another often produced different results. Failures were common, tracks favored some aspects over another, and memories are point specific. The Mario Andretti quote still stands.

@@haroldosmer9803 And for the record, I LOVED F5000. And enjoyed your review -- it brouht back good memories.

​@@donaldfedosiuk1638 Thank you. I talk more in a video than I do in a typical day.

Thank you! Family and i were just out your way. Did the Sydney-New Zealand-Sydney cruise. Couldn't get up to North Island for the midget races. Maybe next time. FYI: I've created the Turkey Night Grand Prix program for over 20 years. [Your] Super Cars put on a terrific show.

Kenny Smith - Down Under F5000 King

I've had this nearly 15 years. But a deal could be made. program@hopublishing.com

The opening narration is the words of David Hobbs as quoted from the book. The opening image is of Brian Redman as seen on the hardcover of the book. The dust jacket has a different image. Still following? A twisted tale, to be sure.

@@haroldosmer9803 I saw Redman drive the Group 44 Jags in the 80s with Bob Tullius. 3x at Lime Rock. I never saw D5000 there but Hobbs won. I did see a Trans Am race there in 1970. Parnelli Jones won in the Boss 302 and Sam Posey came in 3rd with the bright green Challenger. Hobbs has always been one of my favorite racinf commentators. I only knew of Hobbs as the F1 broadcaster, (among other racing series in the US) when I heard Murray Walker for the first time..I thought ".oh - that's awful. Varsha and Hobbs are much better." 😆

Racing seemed more accessible back then. With that comes great memories! - H.O. @@413TomaccoRoad

Yes sir! Keep in mind that the race calendar wasn't as tight then as now. Pay was alos lower so drivers were in a bind to get as many good finishes as they could. Plus it was great race with the best in all disciplines.

All of the F5000 drivers were brave as Dick Tracy. The cars were fast !!

There are headers flowing into a Y then exiting out the back in dual fashion. The mufflers are standard "don't be too loud" Magnaflows. Part of having an old car is our responsibility to not be a jerk with noisy exhaust.

Indeed. There are many local groups with the old spirit but top teams and names are all vying for the tv dollars, which tend to flock together. This book tells much of that story in reasonable (early) detail.

Thank you. Yes, brakes are an easy upgrade as front disk kits are still readily available. The fit and finish are looser than a new modern car. As I say in the video, though it is physically larger, it weighs the same as modern car. There is a lot of air space in the trunk, fenders, and doors.

Thank you! Yes, that is one aspect of driving an old car that helps make the effort worthwhile. Mine isn't a show stopper and doesn't need to be. I do look after it and love talking story with interested people. 1970 Challenger, very nice.

Thank you!. Yes, book prices are right up there with everything else over the past three or four years now. The history is wonderful and this book is a good place to keep it safe.

Nice! The stacked headlights and square tail lights are design aspects that appeal to me.

True, all of it. If you must have a semi-rare old car, start with one that is mostly done.

The seats themselves are out of a 1993 Taurus and the latch is built into the seat. The other end ties through the floor is the stock location. The shoulder loop is tied to the roof line into a 6-inch bar welded in place. A rear seat passenger has to manipulate the seatbelt and wedge through behind the non-folding front seat. With no pillar, acrobatics are possible. This is not the safest way to go but it is safer than a lap belt alone and is one more point of the video (even though it doesn't get mentioned). The belts were purchased new from a place in Oxnard, CA no longer in business.

Yikes! Yes, brakes are the best idea to tackle first. Old cars require more maintenance/attention than newer ones.

@@westhillswood51Someone may have removed the hold clip that holds the rubber flex brake hose to the bracket off the frame to keep it from rubbing against the tire. I knew nothing about brakes and cars then I was only 16 years old, and it was my first car. I ended up buying a Chilton's and Ford Shop Manual and read up on how to do the brakes. Everyone told me that Disc Brakes off a 1970 Mustang would not fit on my 1965 Mustang Fastback as they use a different ball joint, but they worked, I just had to use different tie rods,.

Thank you. The main points are more interesting than my old car - which is interesting.

Thanks! Old cars do have character but they come with their own baggage.

Galaxie is really nice too. A/C car and you re-powered and added 4 speed auto. Like your rims choice too. @@haroldosmer9803

What rhetoric would that be? The longtime owner simply explaining what to look for in an old car? Maybe explaining why not to be concerned with 450 horsepower? Maybe that the mirrors are smaller than modern cars? Maybe that old cars don't make for great commuter cars today? I assume you watched the video and while you took the time to comment you did not provide anything useful.

Gas mileage does not figure into the equation. As said very clearly in the video -- they are impractical as daily drivers thus mileage is not the point of an old car.

There are a lot of reasons why they don't make them like they used to, but old cars certainly have more character than new ones. This is a 1966 Galaxie 500. It is hard to imagine someone going to this level of effort for a 1992 Toyota.

Yes! That was a great era because fans could watch their favorites any given weekend at the local track while driver got better and better by running more laps at more places. Today there are more simulators and drivers begin much younger.

The whole of professional auto racing faced a crossroads in this era. The old guard was changing again, technology brought more opportunities, and television hadn't yet provided trunk loads of cash to the game.

Yes indeed. If I could go back and start my project over, I might well search out a wagon. They are heavy and long and wonderful.

Much appreciated! There are ample reasons for motor car companies to fail, especially in the early days. Those were some very brave men back then. We still have them, but they get lost in the crowd. 900+ cubic inches in a 4-cylinder would only turn around 1400 rpm. Big torque and tall gears made them capable of over 100 mph.

The 390 was a brute in its day, no doubt. But the 390 in my Galaxie when purchased 15 years ago barely made the 15 mile drive to the shop where initial work was getting done. The current 351w is stout enough.

@@westhillswood51 The 2 VALVE W? YOU ARE KIDDING ME RIGHT? The 390 also has 2 valves but is a beast and bored out became the 410. If you had said the 351C I would have applauded cause it's 4 valves per cylinder. A 40-50 year old worn out 390 making it 15 miles is a MIRACLE.

Yes, it was just ahead of the times. Had they been around a couple of more years when the tv boom hit...

We always camped outside of corner one , spent most of the race at the toe of the boot taking pictures from 68 to mid 80s

Much appreciated. Thank you for the kind words!

True. I have given up trying to decipher the auto industry's thinking/planning strategies. My house car is 2014 Ford Flex that is wonderful yet no longer made.

@@westhillswood51 yes its very odd, i just bought a used 2012 buick lacrosse with 16K miles on it. i would have bought a brand new one but GM no longer makes proper large size sedans, they want everyone to drive a small 3 cylinder engine wannabe suv instead.

Oh yes!

Racing memories stay with us!

Way cool! Dick Jordan likely told me the same story and I managed to mangle the particulars.

Thank you. This is simply my reading of a short story as written by Joe Scalzo, himself a fascinating character. The Cooper/Stutz relationship had many dimensions.

Excellent! A Vels-Parnelli F5000 sold at auction recently and the guy brought it to the local cars & coffee one Sunday. Surprising how small those awesome cars are/were.

Ah, yes, before the days of strict series focus for drivers.