The First American Grand Prix

The Savannah Auto Races, 1908-1911

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Transportation, Automotive, Sports, History
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Author: Tanya A. Bailey ISBN: 9781476615226
Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers Publication: May 21, 2014
Imprint: Language: English
Author: Tanya A. Bailey
ISBN: 9781476615226
Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
Publication: May 21, 2014
Imprint:
Language: English

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.

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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.

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