How to set up a book signing as an independent self. Sep, 2014 jim also said he would take some pictures of parnelli signing my cover and email them to me. Pictures parnelli in his winning car at traditional day after the race photo session. Apr 30, 2015 rufus parnell parnelli jones is a racing legend. The book opens with a foreword by dan gurney and parnelli jones, who were both longtime justice family friends. Parnelli jones, one of the icons of racing, had a remarkably versatile talent. Signed at one of several private signings i held with mr. Jul 15, 20 vel miletich, parnelli jones, and their vels parnelli jones vpj racing team of drivers, engineers, designers, fabricators and mechanics dominated the american automobile racing scene of the 1970s from joness humble early career, to the pinnacle of motorsports. The book will be numbered, and your purchase will include. Parnelli jones autograph on airbag cover ford mustang.
Parnelli joness phone number, email, address page 2 spokeo. A year after breaking indys elusive 150mph barrier, jones drove the same watson roadster, nicknamed ol calhoun with an. You are buying an original, handsigned 8x10 photo of 1963 indy 500 winner parnelli jones. Drivers drivers parnelli jones merchandise, clothing. Parnelli jones returns to indianapolis 500 to commemorate. Ford basically stated, if parnelli doesnt sign off on the project it wont happen. Join facebook to connect with parnelli jones and others you may know. To offer the fullest historical perspectives as well as deeply personal insights, the book also includes commentary from racing icons such as mario andretti, a. Parnelli jones returns to indianapolis 500 to commemorate 1963 win. On his way to the area auto racing motorsports 20 show, parnelli jones.
Response to bones bourciers memoir with parnelli jones has been overwhelming, and we saw it live with parnelli and bones signing their book at len sammons motorsports 20 in oaks, pa, in january. I mean, i feel great about what ive been able to accomplish, but it seems like parnelli jones, this guy people think. Parnelli jones racing history remembered in coffee table book. Sports car racing, race cars, parnelli jones, triumph tr3, car racer, classic sports cars, american sports, national championship, book signing. Dan jones we are delighted to welcome bestselling author dan jones to our leadenhall store where he will be signing copies of his new book the templars. Agajanian signing jones to drive indy cars, which he took to like a duck takes to water. The knights templar were the wealthiest, most powerful and most secretive of the military orders that flourished in the crusading era. Business fairs are locally run by chambers of commerce, and depending on what your book is about, they may be interested in having you there. Whether youre a local, new in town, or just passing through, youll be sure to find something on eventbrite that piques your interest. As a matter of fact, i am parnelli jones autobooksaerobooks. Explore some of parnelli jones best quotations and sayings on such as indianapolis motor speedway wasnt always great to me but at times indianapolis motor speedway was good to me and indianapolis motor speedway gave me that title. Welcome to your most valuable resource for book signing events around the country.
When i published my first book, breathing god, through a printondemand company called publishamerica, i was actually able to set up two book signings at walden book sand borders with some ease. Guaranteed to pass any third party authentication or triple your money back. Versatility, impatience helped make parnelli jones a legend nbc. Now whether this adds value to the car or not is yet to be seen or determined.
If you watch the video sent with our owners package and read the book, parnelli had a lot to do with the comeback of the boss 302 in 2012. Email from jim below parnelli will be happy to sign your cover. Behind the indianapolis 500 with parnelli jones home facebook. View all 12 items included in our outthedoor installation package. But he is revered as one of the greatest racers in the history of the memorial day classic. How do i get parnelli jones signature ford mustang forums. Legacy of justice an american family story autobooks. Jim also said he would take some pictures of parnelli signing my cover and email them to me. Ideal for the book collector or if you simply enjoy meeting your favorite celebrity, author, or sports icon. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes. Taking place in the national trusts georgian harmony garden, the borders book festival attracts worldclass literary, sport and comedy figures. This is a special offering of the book, signed by the author donald farr and racing icon parnelli jones. Parnelli jones signed autographed 1963 indy 500 winning car. Vel miletich, parnelli jones, and their vels parnelli jones vpj racing team of drivers, engineers, designers, fabricators and mechanics dominated the american automobile racing scene of the 1970s from joness humble early career, to the pinnacle of motorsports.
Businesses, nonprofit organizations, event planners and companies across the country have worked closely with our booking agents to hire parnelli jones for a speaking engagements, guest appearances, product endorsements and corporate events. Parnelli jones wholesale was a reseller which sold and distributed shock absorbers, passenger car tires, and other automotive products to retail tire dealers. Parnelli jones record of six indy car and four nascar wins doesnt reflect his contemporary status in the sport. In 1969 they, and then rising star, al unser were hired by vel miletich and parnelli jones to form the nucleus of their indy car team. Come and meet david alric who will be signing copies of his four books for children the promised one, the valley of the ancients, african pursuit and goals for gold. May 24, 20 parnelli jones returns to indianapolis 500 to commemorate 1963 win.
The heart of the parnelli jones edition is its boss 302 engine. Jones moved to torrance, california when he was a child and adopted the moniker parnelli in an attempt to. En su carrera como piloto compitio en varias disciplinas del automovilismo como monoplazas, stock cars, sprint cars, midget, offroad, y gran turismos. Author jimmy dilamarter biography dalton watson fine books.
Legacy of justicean american family story is a compelling look at the justice familys multigeneration involvement in the automotive and racing industries. Response to bones bourciers memoir with parnelli jones has been overwhelming, and we saw it live with parnelli and bones signing their book at. Sep 23, 2015 if you watch the video sent with our owners package and read the book, parnelli had a lot to do with the comeback of the boss 302 in 2012. Get the latest race results, news, videos, pictures, win record and more for parnelli jones on. Parnelli jones signed autographed 1963 indy 500 winning.
For race fans who know the sports history, parnelli jones is synonymous with speed. Last time i was there parnelli jones was signing his. Actually, most book signings are not in bookstores. Jones journey from california jalopy wars to victory lane at the indianapolis 500 is the stuff of american motorsports legend. Parnelli jones races to win the 1963 indianapolis 500 ahead of jimmy clark and a.
Parnelli jones returns to indianapolis 500 to commemorate 1963. Just a reminder parnelli is now 81 years old dont miss out like i did with shellby. In addition, parnelli jones has several wheel manufacturers companies since the beginning of the 70s, z. Setting up a book signing as an independent author is harder than ever. Get your favorite books signed by the authors who wrote them at locations around the valley. The team was formed in 1969 by former usac racer parnelli jones and his business partner velko vel miletich. He was a driver who excelled on dirttracks, paved ovals and road courses, and could extract the maximum from front and rearengined indycars as well as midgets, nascars and transam stockers.
Vels parnelli jones racing, commonly referred to simply as parnelli or vpj, was a motor racing constructor and team from the united states. Ford wants the boss label for a future project, so although the 302 appears in oddly familiar script around the vehicle, the word. A equipe tambem ganhou o campeonato nacional da usac em 1970, 1971 e 1972. Upcoming chicago and new york city signings march 25, 20 2 comments for those of you who live in either chicago or new york city or who happen to be in those areas next week, i have two book signings coming up that i wanted to let you know about. As a matter of fact, i am parnelli jones is one of the two or three best motorsports books of the last decade. Parnelli jones won the 1963 indy 500 in his watson roadster.
We will have an autograph and booksigning session with the author, bones. Starting from the pole,he dominated the race,led 167 laps and crossed the finish line ahead of runner up jim clark to claim his indy 500 victory. Local author b a paris will be in store from12pm signing copies of her latest. Parnelli jones, 80, the famed race car driver and indy 500 winner has. The cars of vel miletich and parnelli jones by jimmy dilamarter. Tom jones was born thomas jones woodward in south wales to a traditional coalmining family. He is most remembered for his 1963 indianapolis 500 win, and almost winning the 1967 indy 500. Versatility and impatience helped make parnelli jones a racing. Book signing central is an event information service brought to you by and has a focus on author events, book signings, and autograph expos. Subscribe to the dalton watson fine books newsletter. Libraries are always looking for authors to talk to interested patrons.
He is most remembered for his 1963 indianapolis 500 win, and almost winning the 1967 indy 500 in a turbine car. Jones moved to torrance, california when he was a child and adopted the moniker parnelli in an attempt to keep his racing exploits a secret from his parents. Last time i was there parnelli jones was signing his book, as a matter of fact i am parnelli jones. From the original sponsorship of parnelli jones humble early racing career, to the pinnacle of motorsports backtoback indianapolis 500 race wins and three consecutive united states auto club national championships vel miletich and parnelli jones and their vels parnelli jones vpj racing team of drivers, engineers, designers, fabricators. Find parnelli joness phone number, address, and email on spokeo, the leading online directory for contact information. Rufus parnelli jones career at the indianapolis 500 lasted from just 196167. Parnelli jones stats, race results, wins, news, record. He was here a couple of months ago signing his autobiography.