The Brown Bullet

The Brown Bullet
The Brown Bullet

The Brown Bullet

Rajo Jack's Drive to Integrate Auto Racing
By Bill Poehler

BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY

240 Pages, 6 x 9

Formats: Cloth, Mobipocket, PDF, EPUB

Cloth, $28.99 (US $28.99) (CA $38.99)

ISBN 9781641602297

Rights: WOR

Chicago Review Press (May 2020)
Lawrence Hill Books

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Overview

Though Rajo Jack spent his whole life striving to reach the pinnacle of the sport, the Indianapolis 500 wouldn’t have him
A forgotten story of courage, speed, and the fight for equality on the racetrack.

In an era defined by racial segregation, Dewey Gatson, known as Rajo Jack, defied the odds to become a celebrated race car driver. The Brown Bullet chronicles his remarkable journey through the Jim Crow South and the burgeoning motorsports scene of California, revealing the challenges he faced and the triumphs he achieved.

Bill Poehler uncovers the life of a trailblazing athlete who broke barriers and inspired a generation. This biography is for readers interested in:

  • Auto racing history
  • African American history
  • Stories of courage and perseverance
Discover how Rajo Jack's determination shattered stereotypes and paved the way for future generations of diverse drivers, leaving an enduring legacy in the world of motorsports.

Reviews

“Poehler has done a fine job of researching the life of Rajo Jack, relating his determination and poise in the face of discrimination.”─ Library Journal 


"This excellent, very important book tells an inspirational tale." —Hemmings

Author Biography

Bill Poehler is an award-winning investigative journalist based in the northwest, where he has worked as a reporter for the Statesman Journal for 21 years. His work has appeared in the Oregonian, the Eugene Register-Guard and the Corvallis Gazette-Times; online at OPB.org and KGW.com; and in magazines including Slant Six News, Racing Wheels, National Speed Sport News and Dirt Track Digest. He lives in Salem, Oregon.