FAST ON THE SAND the Daytona Beach land speed record runs of 1928
The 1928 quest for the Land Speed Record on the sands of Daytona Beach was a first for America, a singular mix of technology, thrills and tragedy. Tens of thousands lined the dunes along the beach, a crowd larger than any yet seen at Indianapolis 500. This book chronicles the high-speed drama.
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Preface1. Prelude2. Act One—February3. Intermission—March4. Act Two—April5. Epilogue—May6. Aftermath—1929–1935Appendix 1: The Aerodynamics of the 1928 VehiclesAppendix 2: Campbell's 1928 Blue BirdAppendix 3: Stutz Blackhawk SpecialAppendix 4: The EnginesFinal Word: The Lockhart Saga—A ReviewChapter NotesBibliographyIndex