Title The first American grand prix : the Savannah Auto Races, 1908-1911 / Tanya A. Bailey

Published Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., 2014

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Description 1 online resource : illustrations Contents Cover -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Preface -- Prologue: Early Racing in Savannah -- 1. The Automobile Club of America and the American Automobile Association -- 2. Early Racing in the South -- 3. America's Finest Course, of Course! -- 4. March 1908 Drivers -- 5. From Triumph to Tragedy in Savannah -- 6. Drivers of the International Light Car and American Grand Prize Races of 1908 -- 7. International Light Car Race of 1908 -- 8. American Grand Prize of 1908 -- 9. Drivers of the 1910 and 1911 Races -- 10. Cars and Races of 1910 -- 11. The November 27, 1911, Races: The Tiedeman Trophy, the Savannah Challenge, and the Vanderbilt Cup -- 12. American Grand Prize of 1911 -- 13. What Happened to the Great Savannah Races After 1911? -- Epilogue -- Appendix: Specifications and Race Results -- Specifications: Cars of 1911 -- Race Results, 1908 -- Race Results, 1910 -- Race Results, 1911 -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index Summary 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 biograph Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index Notes Print version record Subject United States Grand Prix Race -- History -- 20th century Automobile racing -- Georgia -- Savannah -- History -- 20th century GAMES -- Gambling -- Sports. SPORTS & RECREATION -- Business Aspects. SPORTS & RECREATION -- Essays. SPORTS & RECREATION -- History. SPORTS & RECREATION -- Reference. TRAVEL -- Special Interest -- Sports. Automobile racing United States Grand Prix Race Georgia -- Savannah Genre/Form History Form Electronic book ISBN 9781476615226 1476615225 130678994X 9781306789943

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