Win from the Back: Memoirs of a Racecar Mechanic
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Lew pushes Tim. “I’ll never forget my first modified win, “ Connolly says. “It was a 1988 Race of Champions Qualifier at Tioga. I stated eight and held off Tony Hirschman. Lew didn’t come to Victory Lane.
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About the Book
This is a mechanics story. Lew has worked on a variety or cars and racecars though out his career. This is also the story of a little boy who used to listen to the Indianapolis 500 on the radio in his little hometown in Pennsylvania and dream about going there. This is the story of a man who’s dream came true when he walked through the gates of the Indianapolis Speedway for the first time in 1970. It is also the story of a family, their friends and a lifestyle. Lew’s wife Joan always said, “Life with Lew has been interesting, I never knew what to expect.” That is the truth.
About the Author
Lew Parks has been a mechanic his entire life. He is both intelligent and unique. He has always had the funniest stories, whether talking about racing or life. His children, Jeff, Carla and Chad help Lew tell the tales of what life in the Parks house was like.