The Indianapolis 500 - A History
The Indianapolis 500, a History - Volume One: Resurrection and Blue Crowns
by Brian G. Boettcher
Series: The Indianapolis 500 - A History, Book 1.
Price:
Free!
Words: 50,620.
Language:
English.
Published: September 1, 2012
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Sports & outdoor recreation » Motor sports, Nonfiction » Transportation » Automotive / History
REVISED EDITION - First of five book series examining the history of the Indianapolis 500 from 1946 to 1969. Volume One: Resurrection and Blue Crowns includes the story of the Speedway’s catastrophic opening, its 1945 sale to Tony Hulman, and each race from 1946 through 1953, examining events and people who shaped the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing" and its legend.
The Indianapolis 500 - Volume Two: Roadsters, Laydowns and Another World (1954 – 1958)
by Brian G. Boettcher
Series: The Indianapolis 500 - A History, Book 2.
Price:
$3.99 USD.
Words: 44,330.
Language:
English.
Published: November 3, 2012
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Sports & outdoor recreation » Motor sports, Nonfiction » History » American
Second of five volumes closely examining the history of the Indianapolis 500 and American National Championship racing from 1946 to 1969. Volume Two: Roadsters, Laydowns and Another World includes the story of Bill Vukovich, USAC's formation, the growing genius of A.J. Watson, the "Race of Two Worlds" at Monza, Italy, plus details of each 500-mile race from 1954 through 1958.
The Indianapolis 500 - Volume Three: Watson’s Wonders (1959 – 1962)
by Brian G. Boettcher
Series: The Indianapolis 500 - A History, Book 3.
Price:
$3.99 USD.
Words: 43,860.
Language:
English.
Published: March 17, 2013
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Transportation » Automotive / History, Nonfiction » Sports & outdoor recreation » Motor sports
Volume Three: Watson's Wonders (1959 – 1962) tells the story of the how the racing creations of A.J. Watson came to dominate this era at the Speedway, to then be challenged by the rear engine creations of the Coopers and Mickey Thompson. Each year features an epic "500", with Speedway legends Jim Rathmann, A.J. Foyt and Rodger Ward (twice) the victors.
The Indianapolis 500 - Volume Four: British Invasion (1963 – 1966)
by Brian G. Boettcher
Series: The Indianapolis 500 - A History.
Price:
$3.99 USD.
Words: 62,860.
Language:
English.
Published: September 6, 2014
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Sports & outdoor recreation » Motor sports, Nonfiction » Transportation » Automotive / History
Volume Four: British Invasion (1963 – 1966) tells how Ford Motor Company and Team Lotus joined to conquer the Indianapolis 500, inaugurating the modern era of higher automotive technology supported by corporate money - especially the opening shots of the infamous tire wars between Firestone and Goodyear. Speeds climbed quickly until tragedy struck in turn four in 1964.