THE MODIFIED YEARS AT THE STAFFORD MOTOR SPEEDWAY, 1967-1986 -By the Grace of God and 600 Horsepower

Racing journalist Phil Smith has fully documented what many consider the Golden Years of Modified Racing at Stafford Speedway, year by year, race by race.

The book focuses on the era’s personalities - drivers, owners, officials and track management. Jack Arute Sr. was co-owner of the Garuti-Arute Modifieds - among the top Mods at the time; most important in the history of the period was that Jack and Chuck Arute stepped up to purchase the track when it was in dire straits and faced closure.