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Indy Cars 1911-1939

Indy Cars 1911-1939
Author: Karl Ludvigsen
Publisher: Enthusiast Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2005-11-13
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 9781583881514

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When a group of Indianapolis businessmen built a 2 1/2-mile track and decided to stage a 500-mile race in 1911 it was an epic undertaking with a huge purse for the times that drew racers from Europe as well as America. Delage, Peugeot, Ballot and Mercedes cars came to win dollars and inspire America's racing-car builders, Harry Miller and the Duesenberg brothers. Soon these native talents came to dominate the 500-mile race, introducing supercharging and front-wheel drive with great success in the 1920s and 16-cylinder engines in the 1930s. This new book in the Ludvigsen Library Series covers racers through the 1930s, completing the Series' sweeping panorama of the cars that raced in the ''500'' from 1911 to the end of the 1970s. Many rare photos from the earliest days of Indy bring the cars, engines and personalities of these pioneering years to life. The drama of their achievements made the Indianapolis 500 the world's greatest auto race.


Indy Cars of the 1950s

Indy Cars of the 1950s
Author: Karl Ludvigsen
Publisher: Enthusiast Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2000-04-21
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 9781583880180

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Journey into Gasoline Alley during one of the most evocative and exciting eras in the history of the great Speedway - the years of the Kurtis Roadsters, the lay-downs, the first Watsons, the formidable Novis, the V-12 Ferrari, the Bardahl-Ferrari, the Blue Crowns and the invincible Offys. Stunning photographs feature the cars, their engines, and their designs in amazing detail.


Indy Cars of the 1940s

Indy Cars of the 1940s
Author: Karl Ludvigsen
Publisher: Enthusiast Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2004-07-03
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 9781583881170

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For the Old World caught up in the traumas of a bitter conflict, Americas Indianapolis 500-mile race was a New-World beacon of auto-racing speed and excitement during the 1940s. While racing stopped in Europe in 1939, the Indy 500 raced on in 1940 and 41, bringing victories in both years for Wilbur Shaws Maserati. Racing resumed in 1946 with Shaw in charge of the Speedway, now owned by Tony Hulman. The post-war fields were full of exotic machinery from Fageols twin-engined four-wheel-drive car and the front-drive Blue Crowns-1947-48-49 winners-to the rear-engined Tucker Millers and Rounds Rocket plus the imported 1939 Mercedes-Benz of Don Lee and numerous Alfa Romeos and Maseratis. The first Kurtis racers made their debut, as did the awesome Novi. The six-cylinder Thorne Special won in 1946 and Indys only six-wheeled car competed as well. This new Ludvigsen Library book brings to dramatic life the spectacle and excitement of the 1940-1949 era at the Speedway.


The Legend of the First Super Speedway

The Legend of the First Super Speedway
Author: Mark Dill
Publisher: BookBaby
Total Pages: 369
Release: 2020-11-09
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 1098335163

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"The Legend of the First Super Speedway," is a gritty tale punctuated by humor that chronicles the hero's journey through the pioneering age of American auto racing. It is a factual, previously untold story that must be read for a thorough understanding of auto racing history.


Indy Cars

Indy Cars
Author: Wendy Hinote Lanier
Publisher: Weigl Publishers
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2018-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1489675272

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Indy cars are built for racing. They are similar to Formula 1 cars, but run on oval tracks. Indianapolis Motor Speedway is the best known of the oval tracks. Discover the history, design, and features of these impressive vehicles in Indy Cars, part of the Let’s Ride series.


Indy Race Cars

Indy Race Cars
Author: Janet Piehl
Publisher: Lerner Publications
Total Pages: 50
Release: 2007-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0822565668

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Describes Indy race cars and traces the history of the Indianapolis 500 race.


The Winning Cars of the Indianapolis 500

The Winning Cars of the Indianapolis 500
Author: James Craig Reinhardt
Publisher: Red Lightning Books
Total Pages: 367
Release: 2019-04-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1684350727

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At speeds of over 230 miles per hour, the Indy open-wheel race cars set the bar for American Championship car racing. For over 100 years, the Indy cars and their drivers have drawn hundreds of thousands of spectators to Speedway, Indiana, with another 6 million people watching the race on television or by live stream. In The Winning Cars of the Indianapolis 500, James Craig Reinhardt, author and official tour guide for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, details the history of the famous race and how the open-wheel race cars have evolved over the last century. Starting in 1911 with the first running of the Indy 500, Reinhardt profiles each race and car, including the starting position, engine, tires, race speed, margin of victory, and much more. Featuring nearly 200 images of the automobiles and individuals who make the race renowned, this book showcases the top drivers and how racing has changed through two world wars, the Great Depression, and unforgettable accidents. This beautifully illustrated book is a must-have for veteran and rookie race fans alike.


Indy Cars

Indy Cars
Author: Jack David
Publisher: Bellwether Media
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2006-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1612114164

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Have you ever wondered how an Indy car can keep its grip on the track when traveling at 200 miles per hour? Readers will learn the history of Indy cars, Indy car technology, and how these race cars compete in long, grueling races.