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Auto Racing in the Shadow of the Great War

by Robert Dick

Automobile racingAutomobiles, racingAutomobile driversHistoryRacing AutomobilesAutomobile racing driversBiographyWorld War, 1914-1918

"From 1915 Through the Early 1920s, American Auto Racing experienced rapid and exciting change. Competition by European vehicles forced American car manufacturers to incorporate new features, resulting in legendary engineering triumphs (and, essentially, works of art). Some of the greatest drivers in racing were active during this time--Ralph DePalma, Dario Resta, Eddie Rickenbacker, Chevrolet Brothers, Jimmy Murphy"--

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Book data: Open Library