Hydroplane Racing in Detroit, 1946-2008

Hydroplane Racing in Detroit, 1946-2008
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Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages : 132
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ISBN-10 : 0738560863
ISBN-13 : 9780738560861
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Book Synopsis Hydroplane Racing in Detroit, 1946-2008 by : David D. Williams

Download or read book Hydroplane Racing in Detroit, 1946-2008 written by David D. Williams and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2009 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the start of the 20th century, Detroit has been the hub of the motorized world. It was only natural that the powerful motors built in Detroit's huge factories eventually found their way into high-speed boats and that organized racing soon followed. Starting in 1916, Detroit became the center of powerboat racing. Names like Gar Wood, Chris Smith, and Horace Dodge dominated the sports pages of the 1920s and 1930s. Following World War II, racing in Detroit entered its golden era. Led by local businessmen like Jack Schafer, Joe Schoenith, and George Simon, hydroplane racing captured the heart of the community in a way that has never been equaled.


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