Auto Racing Comes of Age: A Transatlantic View of the Cars, Drivers and Speedways, 1900-1925

Synopsis

This History Of The Evolution Of Auto Racing From 1900 To 1925 Examines Influences, 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 Barney Oldfield, The Rise Of The Speedway Specials--provided By Publisher. Bennett -- Vanderbilt -- Hippodrome Sprints -- Auto Import -- French Scenery -- Specials -- Mercer -- Stutz -- Mason-duesenberg -- Camshaft Handlers -- Indy Expedition -- Peugeot Career -- Aero-engines -- New Wave Racers -- Sheepshead Bay -- Farewell Performance -- Fiat School -- Bugatti's Way Up -- New Generation -- Appendixes: A. Biographical Data -- B. Technical Data -- C. Riding Mechanics. Robert Dick. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.