Auto Racing Comes of Age
A Transatlantic View of the Cars, Drivers and Speedways, 1900-1925
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2020
McFarland & Co Inc (Verlag)
978-1-4766-8365-2 (ISBN)
McFarland & Co Inc (Verlag)
978-1-4766-8365-2 (ISBN)
A history of the evolution of European and American auto racing from 1900 to 1925 that examines transatlantic influences, early dirt track racing, and the birth of the twin-cam engine and the straight-eight, and much more. This informative work provides welcome insight into a defining period in motorsports.
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 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.
Robert Dick is a historian in mechanical engineering and automotive matters. He lives in Germany.
Table of Contents
Preface 1
1. Bennett 3
2. Vanderbilt 14
3. Hippodrome Sprints 31
4. Auto Import 41
5. French Scenery 55
6. Specials 69
7. Mercer 82
8. Stutz 97
9. Mason-Duesenberg 109
10. Camshaft Handlers 121
11. Indy Expedition 138
12. Peugeot Career 149
13. Aero-Engines 161
14. New Wave Racers 174
15. Sheepshead Bay 186
16. Farewell Performance 196
17. Fiat School 215
18. Bugatti’s Way Up 232
19. New Generation 251
Appendix A: Biographical Data 269
Appendix B: Technical Data 274
Appendix C: Riding Mechanics 277
Notes 283
Bibliography 295
Index 297
Erscheinungsdatum | 01.05.2020 |
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Zusatzinfo | 139 photos, appendices, notes, bibliography, index |
Verlagsort | Jefferson, NC |
Sprache | englisch |
Maße | 178 x 254 mm |
Gewicht | 549 g |
Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Sport ► Motor- / Rad- / Flugsport |
ISBN-10 | 1-4766-8365-4 / 1476683654 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-4766-8365-2 / 9781476683652 |
Zustand | Neuware |
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