Jeremy Kinney has written on the significance of General Curtis LeMay and racing at Air Forces bases during the early 1950s. At a critical time in the sports history it had a sponsor that catalyzed what became a popular enthusiast and club activity to this day. This film is an amateur movie of one such race, and one can “spot” important historical figures as the film unwinds. Great cars during a time of classic amateur racing!
This blog will expand on themes and topics first mentioned in my book, "The Automobile and American Life." I hope to comment on recent developments in the automobile industry, reviews of my readings on the history of the automobile, drafts of my new work, contributions from friends, descriptions of the museums and car shows I attend and anything else relevant. Copyright 2009-2020, by the author.
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ReplyDeleteinfluence of the European sports cars and racing in 1950s ... Sports Car Races held at Andrews Air Force Base on Sunday, 2 May 1954.
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