Sunbeam Designer Talks on Racing and Its Future Abroad – Motor Age – 22 May 1919
For Louis Coatalen, the well-known designer and developper of the Sunbeam racing cars and their engines, the 1919 Sweepstakes were planned to be hsi last event, before going into retirement. Here now, is an interview with his, in which he explains his views on the influence of racing and what he thinks of future European […]
Indianapolis 500-Mile Race Not to the Fleetest – Motor Age – 29 May 1919
After the first training sessions, it became clear that this year, fast cars would not only be the decisive element for a win. As written here: „Speed is only half of the battle“, meaning that durabilty is the second part. Particularly, the track appeared to be bumpy and a different kind of race driving would […]
Racing Drivers and Their Past Performances – Motor Age – 29 May 1919
Here now a summary of all 29 race drivers who participated in the 1929 Liberty Sweepstakes. How were the caled in these days? The Valliant Knights of Horspower? How pathtetically their designations might have been in those days, they all took large risks and not all survived the challenges. This race unfortunately, two drivers and […]
Peace Lifts War’s Pall on Racing – Motor Age – 29 May 1919
After the first World War, the first Indianapolis 500 returned and was christened in the Liberty Sweepstakes. Next to several American brands like the Packard, Hudson, Duesenberg and Frontenac, the French Ballot racing cars were the only new European representatives after Sunbeam withdrew before the race. Some Prewar Peugeots were driven by Americans, of which […]
336 Cu. In. Engines Sanctioned for 1930 Racing Cars – Automotive Industries – 26 January 1928
It was January 1929 when the propsed specifications for the new 1930 Indianapolis Race Rules were published in automotive magazines, such as (here) Automotive Industries. The final form was supposed to be issued at the 1929 Indianapolis 500 Race. Here are the major specifications, as given by the secretary of the A.A.A. Contest Board, Val […]
New Race Rules Will Aid Industry – Automotive Industries – 14 September1929
After early articles in Automotive Industries appeared on the subject of New 1930 Indianaapolis rules and Stock Cars, July 7 and August 31, now this very long article more or less sumarises it all. The opinions of some experts like Fred Duesenberg and Harry Miller; some industrials of the automotive industry and some influentials from […]
Indianapolis Rule Changes were Made to Gain Factory Support – Automotive Industries – 31 August 1929
Val Haresnape, Indianapolis 500 race driver ánd Secretary of the A.A.A. Contest Board, writes his opinion in that the foreseen new 1930 Indianapolis race rules were meant for the automotive industry and for the public. At the end of this article, a comment of the new president of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Company, none less […]
Indianapolis Rules Will develop Freak Racing Cars – Automotive Industries – 27 July 1929
Fred Moskovics was president of the Stutz Company and as such he was involved in and had quite some experience with stock car racing and stock cars. Here’s his opinion on the coming new Indianapolis rules for the 1930’s. He proposed several design issues and as well as some limitations for these racing stock cars. […]
Superchargers and Timing Gears Cause most Failures – Automotive Industries – 4 June 1927
The 1927 Indianapolis 500 saw un never before experienced large number of failures, as 21 of the 33 cars that started, became DNF’s as a result of technical issues. The most dominant failure modes were the supercharger drive mechanism and broken timing gears. Failures on the rear axle and on some driving parts were the […]
Indianapolis Race Draws 41 Entries – Automotive Industries – 14 May 1927
Text and jpegs by courtesy of hathitrust.org www.hathitrust.org, compiled by motorracinghistory.comAutomotive Industries, Vol. 56, No. 10, May 14, 1927 Indianapolis Race Draws 41 Entries Largest List Since 1919 Scheduled – 11 Front Wheel Drive Cars Entered INDIANAPOLIS, May 13 – Eleven front wheel drives and a French Bugatti are among the 41 cars which […]