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Fast on the Sand The Daytona Beach Land Speed Record Runs of 1928 by Zana, Aldo
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A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages.
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Item specifics
- Condition
- EAN
- 9781476680873
- ISBN
- 9781476680873
- Book Title
- Fast on the Sand: The Daytona Beach Land Speed Rec
- UPC
- 9781476680873
- MPN
- N/A
- Item Weight
- 0.39 kg
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Mcfarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
ISBN-10
1476680876
ISBN-13
9781476680873
eBay Product ID (ePID)
17050391049
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
204 Pages
Publication Name
Fast on the Sand : the Daytona Beach Land Speed Record Runs of 1928
Language
English
Subject
Automotive / History, General
Publication Year
2022
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Transportation, Sports & Recreation
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.4 in
Item Length
10 in
Item Width
7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2022-005123
Reviews
Zana puts the reader on the sand while the course is being marked and timing lines strung. Then, too, on the days of scheduled runs when Mother Nature wasn't cooperative sending crosswinds over the course and corrugating the sand until, finally, days when all is good to go with spectators, each having paid a 50-cent admission, in attendance along with the reader experiencing the drama, the action, and, yes, the tragedy as all were part of the contest for 1928's land speed record.-- Antique Automobile|9781476680873|, "Extensive background information....a thorough look at the aerodynamics of the cars, the development of their engines, and an assessment of vehicular weight versus horsepower. An interesting read about a landmark event in racing history and the cars and personalities at the center of it....recommended"-- Choice, "An extraordinary automotive racing history and unreservedly recommended addition to personal, professional, community, college, and university library collections."-- Midwest Book Review, "A grand story which Zana tells in detail chronologically so the reader is along for the successes, the failures, the frustrations, the tragedy and the boredom when rains, incoming tides or crosswinds made any attempted run impossible...It's a story that has captivated Zana's fascination and attention for decades as he continually gathered information until he felt he could tell it more fully and completely than any had accomplished before. The book belongs in any enthusiast/historian's library as well as that of those simply wanting to learn about those dramatic 1928 land speed record runs on the sands of Daytona Beach."-- SAH Journal .
Dewey Edition
23
Number of Volumes
1 vol.
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
796.720975921
Table Of Content
Table of Contents Preface 1. Prelude 2. Act One--February 3. Intermission--March 4. Act Two--April 5. Epilogue--May 6. Aftermath--1929-1935 Appendix 1: The Aerodynamics of the 1928 Vehicles Appendix 2: Campbell's 1928 Blue Bird Appendix 3: Stutz Blackhawk Special Appendix 4: The Engines Final Word: The Lockhart Saga--A Review Chapter Notes Bibliography Index
Synopsis
The 1928 quest for the Land Speed Record on the sands of Daytona Beach was a first for America, a singular mix of technology, thrills and tragedy. Tens of thousands lined the dunes along the beach, a crowd larger than any yet seen at Indianapolis 500. This book chronicles the high-speed drama., The 1928 quest for the Land Speed Record on the sands of Daytona Beach was a first for America, a singular mix of technology, thrills and tragedy. Tens of thousands lined the dunes along the beach, a crowd larger than any yet seen at Indianapolis 500. Three contenders, two Americans and a Briton, raced for the ultimate distance-averaged top speed, in magnificent machines built by different schools of design. This book chronicles the high-speed drama. The top American driver, Frank Lockhart, 25, survived a spectacular accident and rebuilt his Stutz Black Hawk, only to meet his fate in the new runs. The facts and myths behind the competition are examined in depth for the first time, along with the innovations and fatal mistakes of vehicle design.
LC Classification Number
GV1033.5
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