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 […]
What Kind of Contest – The Motor Way – October 18, 1906
A view on the different kinds of automobile contests by Charles Duryea, the one who won the first ever American race more than ten years ealier; the Chicago-Times-Herald Race of november 1895.Text and jpegs by courtesy of hathitrust.org www.hathitrust.org, compiled by motorracinghistory.com THE MOTOR WAY Vol. XV, No. 16, October 18 1906, page 12 WHAT […]
Practical Test of the Motor car- The Motor Way – October 18, 1906
A view on motor car testing by Asa Goddard, secretary of the Cleveland Automobile Club; directly after the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup race. Here, he articulates the need for a speedway.Text and jpegs by courtesy of hathitrust.org www.hathitrust.org, compiled by motorracinghistory.com THE MOTOR WAY Vol. XV, No. 16, October 18 1906, page 12 PRACTICAL TEST OF […]
Value of Automobile Races, Shanks – The Motor Way – October 18, 1906
Text and jpegs by courtesy of hathitrust.org www.hathitrust.org, compiled by motorracinghistory.com THE MOTOR WAY Vol. XV, No. 16, October 18, 1906, page 9 VALUE OF AUTOMOBILE ROAD RACESBy CHARLES B. SHANKSGENERAL SALES MANAGER WINTON MOTOR CARRIAGE COMPANY, CLEVELAND, OHIO If it were possible to eliminate the element of luck from automobile road racing competitions, […]
How Cup Race Benefited Industry – The Motor Way – October 18, 1906
A view on automobile road races from E.R. Thomas, President of Thomas Motor Co., Buffalo, N.Y. Shortly after the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup race, discussion broke loose on racing and the American automobile industry.Text and jpegs by courtesy of hathitrust.org www.hathitrust.org, compiled by motorracinghistory.com THE MOTOR WAY Vol. XV, No. 14 October 4, 1906, page 9 […]
