How the Sixth International Sweepstakes was Run – and Won – Motor Age – 1 June 1916
This race report is the second of the june 1 1916 issue of Motor Age on that years‘ Indianapoalis Sweepstakes. The most significant events during the race and the time of occurence are described, so an almost I-was-there-on-the-spot feeeling is generated. Text and jpegs by courtesy of hathitrust.org www.hathitrust.org, compiled by motorracinghistory.com MOTOR AGE Vol. […]
New and Green Cars Make Much Pit Work – Motor Age – 1 June 1916
Here, some of the cars technical specifics during the race are discussed. The Premier- and Crawford teams, as well as the Chevrolet team are shortly highlighted. The Ostewig car, a new appearance of this race, is technically assessed. Text and jpegs by courtesy of hathitrust.org www.hathitrust.org, compiled by motorracinghistory.com MOTOR AGE Vol. XXIX, No. 22 […]
Resta’s Peugeot First in Hoosier Classic – Motor Age – 1 June 1916
This race report of Motor Age lightens not only the race, but it also points out the drivers and cars that were remarkable in the race. Text and jpegs by courtesy of hathitrust.org www.hathitrust.org, compiled by motorracinghistory.com MOTOR AGE Vol. XXIX, No. 22 Chicago, June 1, 1916 Resta’s Peugeot First in Hoosier Classic D’Alene in […]
Das Indianapolis-Rennen – 2 + 9 July 1916
The Austrian magazine „Allgemeine Automobil-Zeitung“ appers to have been able to report on automobile events, when War was raging in Europe. And as such, they covered the Indianapolis races during that time, although on a limited scale. Here are two short reports on the 1916 Indianpolis 300. Text und Bilder mit Genehmigung von der Österreichische […]
Sixth International Sweepstakes – The Automobile Journal – 25 May 1916
In this article preceding the 1916 Indianapolis Sweepstakes, The Automobile Journal introduces many aspects of preparation for the race. The European cars, Peugeots, Delages and Sunbeams that will be participating as well as the American cars, Frontenacs, Maxwells, Duesenbergs and Premiers are discussed. Text and jpegs by courtesy of hathitrust.org www.hathitrust.org, compiled by motorracinghistory.com THE […]
Resta Easily Wins Indianapolis Classic – The Automobile Journal – 9 June 1916
In this article preceding the 1916 Indianapolis Sweepstakes, The Automobile Journal introduces many aspects of preparation for the race. The European cars, Peugeots, Delages and Sunbeams that will be participating as well as the American cars, Frontenacs, Maxwells, Duesenbergs and Premiers are discussed. Text and jpegs by courtesy of hathitrust.org www.hathitrust.org, compiled by motorracinghistory.com THE […]