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Published on: 5/1/2006
Last Visited: 8/27/2009
David Bull Publishing is launching Michael Argetsinger's new book, Walt Hansgen: His Life and the History of Post-War American Road Racing , with a series of well-placed book events.
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Argetsinger has been a race car driver himself, beginning in 1965.
He raced in Europe for ten years and has competed at 53 race circuits in nine countries.
In March, book signings were held in Florida at the Amelia Island Concourse as well as in Sebring during the International 12-Hour Race.
On April l, Argetsinger gave a talk about his book at the International Motor Racing Research Center in Watkins Glen, N.Y., followed by a talk April 5 at the 100-MPH Club in Milwaukee.
On May 6, the Motorsport Collector Bookstore in Downers Grove, Ill., will host a book signing.
Previously, he edited five books on motor racing.
To expand on his abbreviated introduction as a new member in last month's newsletter: Argetsinger has more than 35 years experience in public and government affairs.
As principal of the Chicago public relations firm bearing his name since 1981, Argetsinger provides consulting services to businesses, associations, academic institutions and private individuals.
Before that, he was director of corporate communications and government affairs for Marshall International Trading Company and its subsidiaries.
Earlier, Argetsinger worked in Europe for more than ten years where he was managing director of an American export firm in Amsterdam while providing public relations services on specialized projects for multi-national firms based in Europe.