American Auto Racing
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American Auto Racing
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Author : J.A. Martin
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2014-07-15
American Auto Racing written by J.A. Martin and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-07-15 with Transportation categories.
As soon as there were automobiles, there was racing. The first recorded race, an over road event from Paris to Rouen, France, was organized by the French newspaper Le Petit Journal in 1894. Seeing an opportunity for a similar event, Hermann H. Kohlsaat--publisher of the Chicago Times-Herald--sponsored what was hailed as the "Race of the Century," a 54-mile race from Chicago's Jackson Park to Evanston, Illinois, and back. Frank Duryea won in a time of 10 hours and 23 minutes, of which 7 hours and 53 minutes were actually spent on the road. Race cars and competition have progressed continuously since that time, and today's 200 mph races bear little resemblance to the event Duryea won. This work traces American auto racing through the 20th century, covering its significant milestones, developments and personalities. Subjects included are: Bill Elliott, dirt track racing, board track racing, Henry Ford, Grand Prix races, Dale Earnhardt, the Vanderbilt Cup, Bill France, Gordon Bennett, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the Mercer, the Stutz, Duesenberg, Frank Lockhart, drag racing, the Trans Am, Paul Newman, vintage racing, land speed records, Al Unser, Wilbur Shaw, the Corvette, the Cobra, Richard Petty, NASCAR, Can Am, Mickey Thompson, Roger Penske, Mario Andretti, Jeff Gordon, and Formula One. Through interviews with participants and track records, this text shows where, when and how racing changed. It describes the growth of each different form of auto racing as well as the people and technologies that made it ever faster.
Tycoons Scorchers And Outlaws
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Author : T. Messer-Kruse
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2013-11-29
Tycoons Scorchers And Outlaws written by T. Messer-Kruse and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-11-29 with History categories.
Tycoons, Scorchers, and Outlaws charts how auto racing was shaped by class tensions between the millionaires who invented it, the public who resented their seizure of the public roads, and the working class drivers who viewed the sport as a vocation, not a leisured pursuit.
The Golden Age Of The American Racing Car
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Author : Griffith Borgeson
language : en
Publisher: SAE International
Release Date : 1998-12-12
The Golden Age Of The American Racing Car written by Griffith Borgeson and has been published by SAE International this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998-12-12 with Technology & Engineering categories.
A best seller and winner of the Antique Automobile Club of America's prestigious Thomas McKean Award.The Golden Age of the American Racing Car emphasizes the human side of racing history, offering insight into the men who shaped the golden age. Covering a period of time from the 1910s through the 1930s, the book describes the historical development of race car technology and presents fascinating information on race courses, designers, builders, drivers, and events. Racing pioneers covered include: Fred Duesenberg, Louis Chevrolet, Harry Miller, Leo Goossen, and Fred Offenhauser.
The First American Grand Prix
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Author : Tanya A. Bailey
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2014-05-29
The First American Grand Prix written by Tanya A. Bailey and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-05-29 with Transportation categories.
This book provides an in-depth look at the great motor races that took place in Savannah, Georgia, in the golden era of early road racing: the Grand Prize of the Automobile Club of America and the Vanderbilt Cup. By examining Savannah's earlier fame in national bicycle racing competitions and its ties to the powerful dynasties who controlled the racing world, the book explains how and why Savannah was chosen. It details the construction of the course, reveals why the races and course were considered "America's greatest" by international racing experts of the period and includes many biographies of the drivers who came to Savannah. Finally, the book explores the theories and complexities of why Savannah's races and road racing in general came to an end.
Great Moments In American Auto Racing
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Author : Matt Christopher
language : en
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Release Date : 2011-05-10
Great Moments In American Auto Racing written by Matt Christopher and has been published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-05-10 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
The history of auto racing is chock-full of famous moments, with big-name drivers like Mario Andretti and Jeff Gordon. The histories of the Indy 500 and Daytona 500 races are rich with legendary drivers, family dynasties, rivalries, and tragedies. Fans of this sport are truly loyal and fanatical, and readers will eat up all the descriptions of nail-biting moments of tension. Packed with facts and action, this is a book young NASCAR fans will reach for again and again -- and because it comes from Matt Christopher, young readers know they're getting the best sports writing on the shelf.
Motorsports And American Culture
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Author : Mark D. Howell
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2014-04-10
Motorsports And American Culture written by Mark D. Howell and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-04-10 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Soon after the first automobiles were introduced in the United States, auto racing became a reality. Since that time, motorsports have expanded to include drag racing, open wheel racing, rallying, demolition derbies, stock car racing, and more. Motorsports have grown to such an extent that NASCAR is now the second most watched professional sport in America, behind only football. But motorsports are about much more than going fast and finishing first. These events also reflect our culture, our society, our values, and our history. In Motorsports and American Culture: From Demolition Derbies to NASCAR, Mark D. Howell and John D. Miller bring together essays that examine the relevancy of motorsports to American culture and history, from the late nineteenth century to the present. Addressing a wide spectrum of motorsports—such as stock car racing, demolition derbies, land speed record pursuits, and even staged train wrecks—the essays highlight the social and cultural implications of contemporary and historical moments in these sports. Topics covered include gender roles in motorsports, hot rods and the creation of fan and participant identities, the appeal of demolition derbies, the globalization of motorsports, the role of moonshine in stock car history, the economic relationship between NASCAR and its corporate sponsors, and more. Offering the most thorough study of motorsports to date from a diverse pool of disciplines and subjects, Motorsports and American Culture will appeal to motorsports and automobile enthusiasts, as well as those interested in American history, popular culture, sports history, and gender studies.
The Legend Of The First Super Speedway
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Author : Mark Dill
language : en
Publisher: BookBaby
Release Date : 2020-11-09
The Legend Of The First Super Speedway written by Mark Dill and has been published by BookBaby this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-11-09 with Antiques & Collectibles categories.
"The Legend of the First Super Speedway," is a gritty tale punctuated by humor that chronicles the hero's journey through the pioneering age of American auto racing. It is a factual, previously untold story that must be read for a thorough understanding of auto racing history.
Auto Racing Comes Of Age
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Author : Robert Dick
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2013-05-04
Auto Racing Comes Of Age written by Robert Dick and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-05-04 with Transportation categories.
The first quarter of the 20th century was a time of dramatic change in auto racing, marked by the move from the horseless carriage to the supercharged Grand Prix racer, from the gentleman driver to the well-publicized professional, and from the dusty road course to the autodrome. This history of the evolution of European and American auto racing from 1900 to 1925 examines transatlantic influences, early dirt track racing, and the birth of the twin-cam engine and the straight-eight. It also explores the origins of the Bennett and Vanderbilt races, the early career of "America's Speed King" Barney Oldfield, the rise of the speedway specials from Marmon, Mercer, Stutz and Duesenberg, and developments from Peugeot, Delage, Ballot, Fiat, and Bugatti. This informative work provides welcome insight into a defining period in motorsports.
The Indy Car Wars
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Author : Sigur E. Whitaker
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2015-10-27
The Indy Car Wars written by Sigur E. Whitaker and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-10-27 with Sports & Recreation categories.
The world of Champ Car auto racing was changing in the 1970s. As cars became more sophisticated, the cost of supporting a team had skyrocketed, making things difficult for team owners. In an effort to increase purses paid by racing promoters and win lucrative television contracts, a group of owners formed Championship Auto Racing Teams (CART) in 1978. Soon after, CART split from its sanctioning body, the United States Auto Club (USAC). Though Champ Cars ran on numerous tracks, the Indianapolis 500 was the payday that supported most teams through the season. From the beginning, CART had most of the successful teams and popular drivers, and they focused on driving a wedge between the track owners and the USAC. Over the next 30 years, the tension between CART and USAC ebbed and flowed until all parties realized that reunification was needed for the sake of the sport. This book details the fight over control of Champ Car racing before reunification in 2008.
American Motorsports
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Author : David Phillips
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1997
American Motorsports written by David Phillips and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Automobile racing drivers categories.
American Motorsports is an indispensable, comprehensive guide to the multi-faceted world of professional motorsport throughout North America, from Indy Cars to Winston Cup, drag, sports car and off-road racing.