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The amazing true story of the Hero of the 1927 Indianapolis 500, Norman Batten, and the race's runner up finisher Earl DeVore. They decided to race in South America during the winter, so they boarded the SS. Vestris with their wives.
Both Batten and DeVore came to the Indianapolis 500 in 1925. DeVore had a car of his own, but Batten was a relief driver for Peter DePaolo. How would the two drivers fair in the great race?
Batten and DeVore found success in their Championship Car racing careers. What would happen when they reached Argentina? The Roaring Twenties featured many races on high banked board tracks, but could they win there?
Both men registered for the World War I draft but did either one see any combat action? One of the drivers even claimed to be a moving picture actor.
What was going on at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway at that time? Who was operating the track? What type of cars were fast and popular?
The book also delves into the leading automobile racing drivers in America during this time, as well as facts and trivia. Who won the Indianapolis 500 that year? Who became the National Driving Champion?
It's a quick and easy read filled with interesting racing lore. Don't miss an exciting lap of competition.
Título : From The Indianapolis 500 To The Atlantic Ocean
EAN : 9798223059806
Editorial : Trophy Girl Productions
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