The 1945 Purchase Of The Indianapolis Motor Speedway
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The 1945 Purchase Of The Indianapolis Motor Speedway
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Author : Samantha Slentz
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2023
The 1945 Purchase Of The Indianapolis Motor Speedway written by Samantha Slentz and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023 with Indianapolis Speedway Race categories.
"The Indianapolis 500 did not occur from 1942 to 1945 because of World War II. And due to war efforts to conserve fuel and a suspension of all auto racing activities, Indianapolis Motor Speedway owner of the time, Eddie Rickenbacker, let the track deteriorate. The racetrack began to crumble, the infield became overgrown, stands began to fall apart, and many people thought that was the end for the legendary race course, and so to the Indianapolis 500. This thesis explores how the future of the track and race were secured through the efforts of two men, Wilbur Shaw and Tony Hulman. Shaw was a three-time Indianapolis 500 winner, who was able to get wealthy businessman, Hulman, involved in buying the course. Through the efforts of these two men, the race course was saved and repaired, improved even, and the Indianapolis 500 was given the green light to continue in 1946. These men were not only able to build the track back up to its former glory, but make it something much more, and by so doing, they also created their own culture around racing. Not only does the reopening of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway depict the rise in entertainment following World War II, but it also shows the rise in the popularity of race culture, especially in the Indianapolis community. Since 1946, the Indianapolis 500 has brought hundreds of thousands of fans from around the world to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway annually"--Provided by author.
Tony Hulman
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Author : Sigur E. Whitaker
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2014-04-22
Tony Hulman 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 2014-04-22 with Transportation categories.
Almost unknown when in 1945 he purchased the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and its famous race, Tony Hulman soon became a household name in auto racing circles. He is credited not only with saving the Speedway from becoming a residential housing development but also with reinvigorating auto racing in the United States. Until his purchase of the Speedway, Hulman had not been involved in auto racing; he was the CEO of Hulman & Company, a wholesale grocer. An astute businessman, Hulman made Clabber Girl Baking Powder a national brand and successfully led the reorientation of the family fortunes to include a range of businesses including a beer company, a Coca-Cola franchise, a broadcast empire, and real estate and gas companies. This biography of Hulman covers his many ventures, particularly the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Indianapolis 500, and his philanthropy.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway The Eddie Rickenbacker Era
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Author : Denny Miller
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-12-20
Indianapolis Motor Speedway The Eddie Rickenbacker Era written by Denny Miller and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-12-20 with categories.
This Eddie Rickenbacker Era book is first and foremost an in-depth look of his ownership of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway from 1927-1945 and not intended to be another biography of Rickenbacker's life. A list of books of Eddie's military life or his ordeal about being lost 23 days in the South Pacific, which I highly recommend reading, follows. Throughout the book, I listed key dates and headlines in United States history, in politics, sports and entertainment, that is intended to serve as a point-of-reference timeline throughout the Eddie Rickenbacker Era. Don't cringe on certain typos--I purposely capitalize the "R" in Race in various places as my way of showing reverence to the Indianapolis 500. Other grammar and punctuation irregularities are my humorous middle finger to those former "composition 101" profs who used so much red ink correcting my themes.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
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Author : Ralph Kramer
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2009-03-07
Indianapolis Motor Speedway written by Ralph Kramer and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-03-07 with Sports & Recreation categories.
"In Indianapolis . . . racing is religion. The Speedway is our temple. That's the best way I can explain my worship for Indianapolis." --Mario Andretti, racing legend Officially licensed in cooperation with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis Motor Speedway: 100 Years of Racing tells the compelling story of the most renowned racing venue in the world, capturing moments, big and small, that mark the Speedway's first century and spotlight the people who made the speedway what it is today.
The Indianapolis 500
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Author : Ralph Kramer
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2010-11-04
The Indianapolis 500 written by Ralph Kramer and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-11-04 with Transportation categories.
The Greatest Spectacle in Racing Since the dawn of automotive racing, the world's best drivers have tested their skills, bravery and the limits of speed in the legendary Indianapolis 500. The winner claims the historic Borg-Warner Trophy, and racing immortality. Officially licensed in cooperation with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis 500: A Century of Excitement tells the compelling and entertaining story of the race that has become known as simply "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing." Overflowing with photographs hand-picked from the Speedway's mammoth photo archives, and filled with historic, behind-the-scene stories, you'll revel in the history that has shaped this amazing event.
How Much Do You Really Know About The Indianapolis 500
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Author : Donald Davison
language : en
Publisher: Author House
Release Date : 2011-05-02
How Much Do You Really Know About The Indianapolis 500 written by Donald Davison and has been published by Author House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-05-02 with Education categories.
Test your knowledge while educating yourself on the greatest automobile race in the world. For nearly one hundred years, the greatest spectacle in racing plays out each May in Indianapolis. The entire scope of the Indianapolis 500 is presented in this fun test: drivers, track information, teams, race information, cars, rules, records, and so on. Grade your knowledge on the Indy 500 scale. The answers are provided in the back of the book.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1979
Indianapolis Motor Speedway written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1979 with Automobile racing categories.
Col. Edward J. Towers, Louie Meyer, the tradition of the Indianapolis 500, "Indy 500 Preview", history of the race, various racecar drivers, James Albrecht of Anderson was a mechanic for Deacon Litz in 1933, Hall of Fame Museum, Nascar, the Brickyard 400.
The British At Indianapolis
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Author : Ian Wagstaff
language : en
Publisher: Veloce Publishing Ltd
Release Date : 2010-12-15
The British At Indianapolis written by Ian Wagstaff and has been published by Veloce Publishing Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-12-15 with Sports & Recreation categories.
The British at Indianapolis recounts the history of the Indianapolis 500 race through the eyes and actions of those British born or British citizens who have driven in it, or been involved in any other way – be it as a designer, mechanic, or official. It also examines the British built cars that have won the Indy 500 and the significance of the rear engined revolution brought to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway by Cooper in 1961, and elevated to success by Lotus and Lola. It includes such names as Jim Clark, Graham Hill, Nigel Mansell and 2010 Indy 500 champion, and two times winner, Dario Franchitti.
The Winning Cars Of The Indianapolis 500
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Author : James Craig Reinhardt
language : en
Publisher: Red Lightning Books
Release Date : 2019-04-01
The Winning Cars Of The Indianapolis 500 written by James Craig Reinhardt and has been published by Red Lightning Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-04-01 with Sports & Recreation categories.
At speeds of over 230 miles per hour, the Indy open-wheel race cars set the bar for American Championship car racing. For over 100 years, the Indy cars and their drivers have drawn hundreds of thousands of spectators to Speedway, Indiana, with another 6 million people watching the race on television or by live stream. In The Winning Cars of the Indianapolis 500, James Craig Reinhardt, author and official tour guide for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, details the history of the famous race and how the open-wheel race cars have evolved over the last century. Starting in 1911 with the first running of the Indy 500, Reinhardt profiles each race and car, including the starting position, engine, tires, race speed, margin of victory, and much more. Featuring nearly 200 images of the automobiles and individuals who make the race renowned, this book showcases the top drivers and how racing has changed through two world wars, the Great Depression, and unforgettable accidents. This beautifully illustrated book is a must-have for veteran and rookie race fans alike.
A Brief History Of The Indianapolis Motor Speedway The Greatest Race Course In The World And Outdoor Laboratory That For More Than Thirty Years Has Paced The Progress Of The Automotive Industry Which Heads This Nation S Industrial List
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Author : Indianapolis Motor Speedway Corporation
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1940*
A Brief History Of The Indianapolis Motor Speedway The Greatest Race Course In The World And Outdoor Laboratory That For More Than Thirty Years Has Paced The Progress Of The Automotive Industry Which Heads This Nation S Industrial List written by Indianapolis Motor Speedway Corporation and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1940* with Indianapolis Motor Speedway categories.