Paul Van Valkenburgh is an American journalist and author, best known for his work in the field of

auto racing Auto racing (also known as car racing, motor racing, or automobile racing) is a motorsport involving the racing of automobiles for competition. Auto racing has existed since the invention of the automobile. Races of various sorts were organise ...

. His last name is sometimes abbreviated "VanValkenburgh". He bears no immediate relation to Paul Van Valkenburgh of

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who claimed to have written the song "

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Magazines

Van Valkenburgh had a regular column in Racecar Engineering Magazine and also freelanced for magazines such as

Road & Track ''Road & Track'' (stylized as ''R&T'') is an American automotive enthusiast magazine. It is owned by Hearst Magazines and is published 6 times per year. The editorial offices are located in New York, New York. History ''Road & Track'' (often ab ...

, Corvette Fever, Grassroots Racing, and

Drag Racer Drag racing is a type of motor racing in which automobiles or motorcycles compete, usually two at a time, to be first to cross a set finish line. The race follows a short, straight course from a standing start over a measured distance, most c ...

Published works

*''Race Car Engineering and Mechanics'' *''

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'' (with

Mark Donohue Mark Neary Donohue Jr. (March 18, 1937 – August 19, 1975), nicknamed "Captain Nice," and later "Dark Monohue," was an American race car driver and engineer known for his ability to set up his own race car as well as driving it to victories. D ...

) *''Chevrolet – Racing? 14 Years of Raucous Silence'' *''Auto 2010''

References

External links

Official site
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