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Sports Car Racing in the South Volume II - Texas to Florida, 1959 - 1960 (Hardcover) Loot Price: R3,229
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Sports Car Racing in the South Volume II - Texas to Florida, 1959 - 1960 (Hardcover): Willem Oosthoek

Sports Car Racing in the South Volume II - Texas to Florida, 1959 - 1960 (Hardcover)

Willem Oosthoek

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This is the second volume in a series of three exploring the history of sports car racing in the Southern United States. With the exception of the Sebring 12 Hours, the meets were largely ignored by the national press, and no comprehensive research material is available for the numerous events organized between Texas and Florida, when amateur competition surged in the late 1950s. Yet, the South offers a rich road racing history, often fueled by wealthy oilmen from Texas and Oklahoma. Many of the events were hosted on airport courses and featured the top echelon of European sports cars. Late-model Ferraris, Maseratis, Jaguars, Listers, Porsches, OSCAs and Climax-engined cars such as Lotus, Cooper and Elva did battle with American V8-powered vehicles, both Corvettes and homebuilt Specials. This book offers a race-by-race account of all 1959 and 1960 Southern events, from Novice Races to the weekend-ending Features competition. The author has scoured local newspapers of the period for race reports and results and interviewed many of the drivers, mechanics and owners that were involved in the competitions. He provides an exhaustive report of the time, vividly illustrated by period photographs, many from the archives of Bob Jackson, the acclaimed press photographer.

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Imprint: Dalton Watson Fine Books
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Release date: February 2013
Authors: Willem Oosthoek
Dimensions: 330 x 240 x 53mm (L x W x T)
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 453
ISBN-13: 978-1-85443-257-5
Categories: Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Motor sports > General
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LSN: 1-85443-257-5
Barcode: 9781854432575

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