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    The Indianapolis 500 - Volume Two: Roadsters, Laydowns and Another World (1954 – 1958)
    The Indianapolis 500 - Volume Three: Watson’s Wonders (1959 – 1962)
    The Indianapolis 500, a History: Volume One: Resurrection and Blue Crowns
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    The Indianapolis 500 - A History Series

    By Brian G. Boettcher

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    About this series

    Volume Four: British Invasion (1963 – 1966) tells how Ford Motor Company and Team Lotus joined to conquer the Indianapolis 500, inaugurating the modern era of higher automotive technology supported by corporate money - especially the opening shots of the infamous tire wars between Firestone and Goodyear. Speeds climbed quickly until tragedy struck in turn four in 1964...stopping the race and shocking the motorsports world. This Golden Era featured motorsports legends Parnelli Jones, Jim Clark, A.J. Foyt, and Graham Hill each winning the 500-mile race in unforgettable, often controversial ways.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBrian G. Boettcher
    Release dateMay 1, 1994
    The Indianapolis 500 - Volume Two: Roadsters, Laydowns and Another World (1954 – 1958)
    The Indianapolis 500 - Volume Three: Watson’s Wonders (1959 – 1962)
    The Indianapolis 500, a History: Volume One: Resurrection and Blue Crowns

    Titles in the series (4)

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      The Indianapolis 500, a History: Volume One: Resurrection and Blue Crowns
      The Indianapolis 500, a History: Volume One: Resurrection and Blue Crowns

      The Indianapolis 500, a History: Volume One: Resurrection and Blue Crowns

      Brian G. Boettcher
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      REVISED EDITION - First of five book series examining the history of the Indianapolis 500 from 1946 to 1969. Volume One: Resurrection and Blue Crowns includes the story of the Speedway’s catastrophic opening, its 1945 sale to Tony Hulman, and each race from 1946 through 1953, examining events and people who shaped the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing" and its legend.

      REVISED EDITION - First of five book series examining the history of the Indianapolis 500 from 1946 to 1969. Volume One: Resurrection and Blue Crowns includes the story of the Speedway’s catastrophic opening, its 1945 sale to Tony Hulman, and each race from 1946 through 1953, examining events and people who shaped the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing" and its legend.

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      The Indianapolis 500 - Volume Two: Roadsters, Laydowns and Another World (1954 – 1958)
      The Indianapolis 500 - Volume Two: Roadsters, Laydowns and Another World (1954 – 1958)

      The Indianapolis 500 - Volume Two: Roadsters, Laydowns and Another World (1954 – 1958)

      Brian G. Boettcher
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      Second of five volumes closely examining the history of the Indianapolis 500 and American National Championship racing from 1946 to 1969. Volume Two: Roadsters, Laydowns and Another World includes the story of Bill Vukovich headed for his third straight Indianapolis victory, the development of laydown roadsters, the growing genius of A.J. Watson, and the intriguing "Race of Two Worlds" when American championship racers twice took on the best Europeans at the legendary high-banked Monza Autodromo in Italy. Plus, details of each 500-Mile race from 1954 through 1958, examining events and people who shaped the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing" and its legend. With illustrations.

      Second of five volumes closely examining the history of the Indianapolis 500 and American National Championship racing from 1946 to 1969. Volume Two: Roadsters, Laydowns and Another World includes the story of Bill Vukovich headed for his third straight Indianapolis victory, the development of laydown roadsters, the growing genius of A.J. Watson, and the intriguing "Race of Two Worlds" when American championship racers twice took on the best Europeans at the legendary high-banked Monza Autodromo in Italy. Plus, details of each 500-Mile race from 1954 through 1958, examining events and people who shaped the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing" and its legend. With illustrations.

    • 3

      The Indianapolis 500 - Volume Three: Watson’s Wonders (1959 – 1962)
      The Indianapolis 500 - Volume Three: Watson’s Wonders (1959 – 1962)

      The Indianapolis 500 - Volume Three: Watson’s Wonders (1959 – 1962)

      Brian G. Boettcher
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      Volume Three: Watson's Wonders (1959 – 1962) tells the story of the how the racing creations of A.J. Watson came to dominate this era at the Speedway, to then be challenged by the rear engine creations of the Coopers and Mickey Thompson. Each year features an epic "500", with Speedway legends Jim Rathmann, A.J. Foyt and Rodger Ward (twice) the victors.

      Volume Three: Watson's Wonders (1959 – 1962) tells the story of the how the racing creations of A.J. Watson came to dominate this era at the Speedway, to then be challenged by the rear engine creations of the Coopers and Mickey Thompson. Each year features an epic "500", with Speedway legends Jim Rathmann, A.J. Foyt and Rodger Ward (twice) the victors.

    • The Indianapolis 500 - Volume Four: British Invasion (1963 – 1966)
      The Indianapolis 500 - Volume Four: British Invasion (1963 – 1966)

      The Indianapolis 500 - Volume Four: British Invasion (1963 – 1966)

      Brian G. Boettcher
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      Volume Four: British Invasion (1963 – 1966) tells how Ford Motor Company and Team Lotus joined to conquer the Indianapolis 500, inaugurating the modern era of higher automotive technology supported by corporate money - especially the opening shots of the infamous tire wars between Firestone and Goodyear. Speeds climbed quickly until tragedy struck in turn four in 1964...stopping the race and shocking the motorsports world. This Golden Era featured motorsports legends Parnelli Jones, Jim Clark, A.J. Foyt, and Graham Hill each winning the 500-mile race in unforgettable, often controversial ways.

      Volume Four: British Invasion (1963 – 1966) tells how Ford Motor Company and Team Lotus joined to conquer the Indianapolis 500, inaugurating the modern era of higher automotive technology supported by corporate money - especially the opening shots of the infamous tire wars between Firestone and Goodyear. Speeds climbed quickly until tragedy struck in turn four in 1964...stopping the race and shocking the motorsports world. This Golden Era featured motorsports legends Parnelli Jones, Jim Clark, A.J. Foyt, and Graham Hill each winning the 500-mile race in unforgettable, often controversial ways.

    Author

    Brian G. Boettcher

    Brian Boettcher developed his motorsports interest in the Milwaukee Mile’s south bleachers, and has a lifelong fascination with going fast, on two wheels or four. The History of the Indianapolis 500 series reflects his love of history and writing. Born and raised in Milwaukee, Brian graduated with a degree in Mass Communications from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. His career has taken him to living in New Mexico, Germany, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Illinois.

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