To Indy and Beyond: The Life of Racing Legend Jack Zink in the original publishers shrinkwrap

Jack Zink is a legend in the world of car racing. As a driver for more than twenty years, he won stockcar races on dirt tracks, accumulated trophies in off-road dune buggies, and even set a flying mile speed record in a 1957 Pontiac he designed and built for the early NASCAR circuit. As a team leader, mechanic, and engineer, he pushed the limits of technology with his innovative designs for cars that were lighter, lower, and more powerful. Even his failures, such as the attempted use of a turbine engine in a car, opened new doors that others rushed through in the pursuit of speed and durability. Perhaps he is best remembered for his victories at the greatest track in the world, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and the greatest race in the world, the Indianapolis 500. From 1950 to 1967, Jack walked shoulder to shoulder with the greatest team owners, mechanics, and drivers in racing history. Twice, his team won the coveted Borg Warner Trophy, in back-to-back Indy victories (1955 and 1956

Dr. Bob L. Blackburn is Executive Director of the Oklahoma Historical Society, a statewide organization dedicated to collecting, preserving, and sharing the story of Oklahoma and its people. He earned his M.A. and Ph.D. in History from Oklahoma State University and joined the staff of the Historical Society in 1979. He is the author of sixteen books, numerous articles, and several screenplays. He is most proud of the Oklahoma History Center, a 215,000-square foot museum and research facility located next to the Oklahoma State Capitol.