Lessons of the Grand Prix – Automobile Topics – 14 July 1906
This report shows a very critical opinion on the first Grand Prix race in itself. It states that this first Grand Prix was a failure, the two-day racing was mostly disapproved and that the road anti-dust praparation didn’t function. Above that, starting sequences the second day, were as if all cars were sent on their […]
The Flying Szisz Wins Grand Prix – Automobile Topics – 30 June 1906
The 1906 Grand Prix de l’Automobile Club de France was the first ever Grand Prix, being the successot to the Gordon Bennett Cup races. The Grand prix was run on the Sarthe circuit, a triangular form with several long stretches, resulting in high average speeds. It was run over two days in dry and very […]
Far-Reaching Effects of the Grand Prix – Automobile Topics – 28 July 1906
The detachable wheel rims are described here. Additionally, Louis Renault, the car deisgner and Ferenc (or Francois) Szisz the race driver are given many credits for their work; despite a poor evaluation of the Grand Prix race. Text and jpegs by courtesy of hathitrust.org www.hathitrust.org, compiled by motorracinghistory.com Automobile Topics, Vol. 12, No. 16, July […]
The Fifth Indianapolis Sweepstakes – Automobile Journal – 25 May 1915
Anticipating the Indianapolis 1915 Sweepstakes, this extended article first discusses the speedway history to date. A view of the track itself is followed by description on some of the participating cars, such as Sunbeams, Delages and Peugeots. The new and upcoming Stutz cars with their 16 overhead valves, overhead camshaft are described extensively, as well […]
All Speed Records Broken – Automobile Journal – 10 June 1915
A Lively report from the 1915 Sweepstakes, with a thorough race analysis, a technical analysis and kind of financial analysis. This year, valve head engine seemed to make a breaktrough, as 15 out of 24 cars used overhead valves. Mechanical failures also reduced in comparison to earlier years; and many more different carburetor brands were […]
Indianapolis, A retrospect – MoToR – July 1915
Text and jpegs by courtesy of hathitrust.org www.hathitrust.org, compiled by motorracinghistory.com MoToR, Vol. 24, July 1915 Indianapolis A Retrospect.Again the Annual 500-Mile Race Produces Its Thrills, This Time a Desperate Speed Duel between Ralph De Palma and Dario Resta-Review of the Classic.By C. G. Sinsabaugh EACH and every one of the five 500-mile races […]
Getting Ready for the International Sweepstakes – Horseless Age – 19 May 1915
Text and jpegs by courtesy of hathitrust.org www.hathitrust.org, compiled by motorracinghistory.com Horseless Age, Vol. 35, No. 22, May 19, 1915 Getting Ready for the International SweepstakesCars and Drivers Who Will Contest in the Fifth Running of the 500-Mile Classic on Speedway at IndianapolisBy Jerome T. Shaw THE demon Speed now possesses some two score pilots […]
World’s records made in 500-Mile Sweepstakes – Horseless Age – 2 June 1915
Text and jpegs by courtesy of hathitrust.org www.hathitrust.org, compiled by motorracinghistory.com Horseless Age, Vol. 35, No. 22, June 2, 1915 World’s Records Made in 500-Mile SweepstakesDe Palma’s Mercedes Wins Fastest of All Races at 89.84 M. P. H. SpeedResta’s Peugeot Second – Stutz Captures Third and FourthFour Beat 1914 Mark – Great Speed Duel Between […]
DePalma Wins Indianapolis Classic – Motorage – 3 June 1915
This article contains a very extensive description of the race and very few pictures. So scratch yourself to get in for a long read ( when you’re interested, of course) ! Text and jpegs by courtesy of hathitrust.org www.hathitrust.org, compiled by motorracinghistory.com MOTOR AGE Vol. XXVII, No. 22 Chicago, June 3, 1915 $3.00 Per Year […]
Lap-by-Lap Story of Victory – Motorage – 3 June 1915
Text and jpegs by courtesy of hathitrust.org www.hathitrust.org, compiled by motorracinghistory.com MOTOR AGE Vol. XXVII, No. 22 Chicago, June 3, 1915 $3.00 Per Year Lap-by-Lap Story of Ralph de Palma’s Spectacular VictoryHow the 1915 500-Mile Classic Was Run and Won Strategic Moves on the Oval Chess-board of Speed in their Consecutive Order– Intimate Strife Between […]
