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    612-822-4611

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The First American Grand Prix: The Savannah Auto Races, 1908-1911

The First American Grand Prix: The Savannah Auto Races, 1908-1911

Bailey, Tanya A.

Paperback

FictionMotor Sports

ISBN10: 0786476974
ISBN13: 9780786476978
Publisher: McFarland & Company
Published: Jul 15 2014
Pages: 240
Weight: 1.00
Height: 0.60 Width: 6.90 Depth: 9.90
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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