Paul Van Valkenburgh
Encyclopedia
Paul Van Valkenburgh is an American
journalist and author best known for his work in the field of auto racing
. His last name is sometimes abbreviated "VanValkenburgh". He bears no immediate relation to the late Paul Van Valkenburgh of Ormond Beach, Florida
who claimed to have written the song "Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini
".
, Corvette Fever, Grassroots Racing, and Drag Racer.
United States
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journalist and author best known for his work in the field of auto racing
Auto racing
Auto racing is a motorsport involving the racing of cars for competition. It is one of the world's most watched televised sports.-The beginning of racing:...
. His last name is sometimes abbreviated "VanValkenburgh". He bears no immediate relation to the late Paul Van Valkenburgh of Ormond Beach, Florida
Ormond Beach, Florida
Ormond Beach is a city in Volusia County, Florida, United States. The population was 36,301 at the 2000 census. As of 2004, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 37,929. Ormond Beach is the northern neighbor of Daytona Beach and is home to Tomoka State Park.-History:Ormond Beach was...
who claimed to have written the song "Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini
Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini
"Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini" is a novelty song telling the story of a shy girl wearing a revealing polka dot bikini at the beach, who in the first verse is too afraid to leave the locker where she has changed into her bikini; in the second, she has made it to the beach but sits...
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Magazines
Van Valkenburgh had a regular column in Racecar Engineering Magazine and also freelanced for magazines such as Road & TrackRoad & Track
Road & Track is an American automotive enthusiast magazine. It is owned by Hearst Magazines, and is published monthly. The editorial offices are located in Newport Beach, California.-History:...
, Corvette Fever, Grassroots Racing, and Drag Racer.
Published works
- Race Car Engineering and Mechanics
- The Unfair Advantage (with Mark DonohueMark DonohueMark Neary Donohue, Jr. , nicknamed "Captain Nice", was an American racecar driver known for his ability to set up his own race car as well as driving it to victories. Donohue is probably best known as the driver of the 1500+ bhp “Can-Am Killer” Porsche 917-30 and as the winner of the 1972...
) - Chevrolet – Racing? 14 Years of Raucous Silence
- Auto 2010