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James Allison
A Biography of the Engine Manufacturer and Indianapolis 500 Cofounder
E-bok, 2014
303 kr
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Among the engineers fueling the rapid rise of the automotive industry at the dawn of the 20th century was James Allison, a fountain pen maker who joined with Carl G. Fisher in 1904 to found Prest-O-Lite, an early manufacturer of the power source for automotive headlights. This biography tracks …
Tony Hulman
The Man Who Saved the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
E-bok, 2014
303 kr
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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 …
Indy Car Wars
The 30-Year Fight for Control of American Open-Wheel Racing
E-bok, 2015
294 kr
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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 …
Indianapolis Automobile Industry
A History, 1893-1939
E-bok, 2018
394 kr
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In 1893, Indianapolis carriage maker Charles Black created a rudimentary car--perhaps the first designed and built in America. Within 15 years, Indianapolis was a major automobile industry center rivaling Detroit, and known for quality manufacturing and innovation--the aluminum engine, disc brakes, …
Racing with Roger Penske
A History of a Motorsport Dynasty
E-bok, 2022
454 kr
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Auto racing legend Roger Penske began as a successful sportscar driver before transitioning to owning a race team and opening a car dealership. Within eight years, Team Penske won the Indianapolis 500. Today, the team boasts more than 580 victories, including an unparalleled 18 Indianapolis 500 …
