France Wins 500-Mile International Sweepstakes – The Horeless Age – 4 June 1913
The Horseless Age reported on the 1913 Indianapolis 500 mile race with a rather lenghty article. Therefore, it is here shown in two separate parts; „France wins the 500-mile Indianapolis Sweepatakes“ as first part, followed by the second part of their report „The Race from the Pits“. It is explained why the distance between the […]
The Race from the Pits – The Horeless Age – 4 June 1913
The Horseless Age reported on the 1913 Indianapolis 500 mile race with a rather lenghty article. Therefore, it is here shown in two separate parts; „France wins the 500-mile Indianapolis Sweepatakes“ as first part, followed by the second part of their report „The Race from the Pits“. In this 2nd part, the race is explained […]
International Sweepstakes – The Automobile Journal – 25 April 1913
This issue of The Automobile Journal first presents two French- and one Italian racing car driver, as five foreign drivers would participate in the 1913 Sweepstakes. Text and jpegs by courtesy of hathitrust.org www.hathitrust.org, compiled by motorracinghistory.com The AUTOMOBILE JOURNAL – Vol. XXXV, No. 6, April 25, 1913 INTERNATIONAL SWEEPSTAKES. Foreign Cars for Third Annual […]
Third International Sweepstakes Race – The Automobile Journal – 28 May 1913
In this article preceding the 1913 Indianapolis Sweepstakes, The Automobile Journal introduces many aspects of preparation for the race. Prize money is discussed, visiting foreign persons of automotive importance are mentioned and most of all, the participating drivers and cars are presented. Text and jpegs by courtesy of hathitrust.org www.hathitrust.org, compiled by motorracinghistory.com The AUTOMOBILE […]
Goux Takes Chief Speedway Honors – The Automobile Journal – 10 June 1913
This report in the June 1913 issue of The Automobile Journal first decribes the most significant marks of the race. But it also highlights the influence of tires, in particular the American Firestone brand, and the durability of important engine parts such as carbureter. Text and jpegs by courtesy of hathitrust.org www.hathitrust.org, compiled by motorracinghistory.com […]
Goux, Peugeot, Wins §50,000 Race – The Automobile – 5 June 1913
The June 1913 issue of The Automobile gives several articles, of which this is the pivotal one as it deals with 500-Mile Race, not only discussing the course of the race by e.g. the several century marks. It also concerns with technical issues and the way different pit crews were working. Indeed, a long read […]
What Happened at Indianapolis – MoToR – July 1913
An enlightened report of the 1913 Sweepstakes on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway by MoToR. In my view, this magazine may not give as large reports as other magazines, but it’s journalstst surely have a good sense of humor. Text and jpegs by courtesy of hathitrust.org www.hathitrust.org, compiled by motorracinghistory.com MoToR, Vol. XX, July 1913 The […]
The International Sweepstakes – MoToR – June 1913
Here a very short report of the 1913 Sweepstakes on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway by MoToR. It must have been written in the very eary days of June as it is merely a short and tight summary of not even the race, but more a description of the drivers and the cars. MoToR’s sense for […]
Champagne, Castor Oil and Gasoline- Motor Age – 5 June 1913
The winner Jules Goux drank sparkling wine as a refreshment, many times during the race. This on itself lead to much astonishment by many Americans…… prohibition was on the lure. And not too less, mind you! „Six pints of bubbling, invigorating champagne“ as was written. This article is a vivid description of the most saillaint […]
To America’s Defenders – Motor Age – 29 May 1913
„Hail Thou. Oh You Valliant Warriors“. These words crossed my mind reading this rhime. Pathetic?….. Yes! This Rhime?…. Yes, and it’s even more beautiful than pathetic. One can only love and admire these kind of illustrations, where motor racing events in the heydays of motoring are compared with Legends of ancient and epic battles that […]