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

by Brian G. Boettcher

Overview

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.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940046189810
Publisher:	Brian G. Boettcher
Publication date:	09/06/2014
Series:	The Indianapolis 500 - A History
Sold by:	Smashwords
Format:	eBook
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

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.