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Motor Racing at Nassau in the 1950s and 1960s Terry O'Neil

Motor Racing at Nassau in the 1950s and 1960s By Terry O'Neil

Motor Racing at Nassau in the 1950s and 1960s by Terry O'Neil


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A collection of images that complements the descriptive account of the larger book, The Bahamas Speed Weeks. It conveys in pictures the roller-coaster story of the eclectic mix of people and their cars, that came to Nassau to enjoy each other's company at the end of the motor racing season in America.

Motor Racing at Nassau in the 1950s and 1960s Summary

Motor Racing at Nassau in the 1950s and 1960s by Terry O'Neil

Motor Racing at Nassau focuses on the vision of one man, Captain Sherman 'Red' Crise, and his quest to bring motor racing to the Bahamas. From its stuttering start in 1954, his event rapidly developed in stature to become the most important and prestigious sports car event on the race calendar other than World Championship events. The races started in the mid-1950s and continued for thirteen years, and are described by many commentators as the 'Golden Age' of motor racing, where internationally acclaimed drivers attended Nassau to mix with the many amateur racers from America and enjoy the sun, parties and racing. For many drivers, the social scene was as important as the racing, and in later years prize money was an extra incentive to turn up - in 1960, it was claimed to be the highest paying event on the race calendar. Words alone cannot begin to describe the atmosphere generated at the races, so the wealth of previously unpublished photographs together with a complete collection of programme covers, and other material accumulated during six years of research, bring real vibrancy to these fascinating race accounts.

Motor Racing at Nassau in the 1950s and 1960s Reviews

Terry O'Neil's authoritative history, packed with many previously unpublished pictures, captures a bygone ages when partying was an essential part of motorsport and a Caribbean island was a great location for both activities. - The Marshal Whether it's an incredibly youthful Ricardo Rodriguez, Jim Hall's wrecked Chaparral, Foyt's Hussein-Dodge, or GM's experimental Stingray SR2, you'll be in for some treats when you leaf through this recommended book. -New Zealand Classic Car This little 96-page book will show you the variety of characters and machines involved ... It captures something of the relaxed ad hoc atmosphere, too. -Classic Cars Classic & Sports Car, January 2009 Latest in Veloce's 'Those were the days' paperback series covers the glamorous Nassau events in the '50s and '60s. If you have Terry O'Neil's earlier book ['The Bahamas Speed Weeks'], parts of this one will be familiar but there are some great photos, particularly of the Rodriguez clan. --- for those who want a quick tutorial on motor racing in Nassau, with excellent photos, this is a solid source. - Auto Racing History

About Terry O'Neil

Terry O'Neil has been living and working in Stourbridge for the past 34 years, retiring in 2007 from his commercial stationery business to concentrate on motor racing research and writing. Terry is married and has two daughters, who have each produced him a grandchild. He is an active member of the Ferrari Owners Club of Great Britain, and holds the role of Archivist for the Club. He has written two books about the Bahamas Speed Weeks, and has a book about sports car racing in Northeast America during the 1950s scheduled for publication. He has written numerous articles for the Ferrari magazine, and has contributed articles to Cavallino, Healey Marque and Vintage Racecar Journal.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements Foreword 1954 First races at Windsor Field 1955 Consolidation 1956 Final races at Windsor Field 1957 A move to Oakes Field 1958 Oakes Course, a change of direction 1959 Politics and racing 1960 Single seat racing, Formula Junior 1961 Two for Dan Gurney 1962 Lotus XIX stranglehold 1963 American muscle 1964 Penske's year 1965 Foreseeing the future 1966 The final scene Summary of winners Index

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NPB9781845841980
9781845841980
1845841980
Motor Racing at Nassau in the 1950s and 1960s by Terry O'Neil
New
Paperback
Veloce Publishing Ltd
20081127
96
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