Fast on the Sand
The Daytona Beach Land Speed Record Runs of 1928
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About the Book
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. Three contenders, two Americans and a Briton, raced for the ultimate distance-averaged top speed, in magnificent machines built by different schools of design. This book chronicles the high-speed drama. The top American driver, Frank Lockhart, 25, survived a spectacular accident and rebuilt his Stutz Black Hawk, only to meet his fate in the new runs. The facts and myths behind the competition are examined in depth for the first time, along with the innovations and fatal mistakes of vehicle design.
About the Author(s)
Bibliographic Details
Aldo Zana
Format: softcover (7 x 10)
Pages: 204
Bibliographic Info: 96 photos, bibliography, notes, index
Copyright Date: 2022
pISBN: 978-1-4766-8087-3
eISBN: 978-1-4766-4359-5
Imprint: McFarland
Table of Contents
Preface 1
1. Prelude 3
2. Act One—February 6
3. Intermission—March 78
4. Act Two—April 87
5. Epilogue—May 115
6. Aftermath—1929–1935 125
Appendix 1: The Aerodynamics of the 1928 Vehicles 147
Appendix 2: Campbell’s 1928 Blue Bird 160
Appendix 3: Stutz Blackhawk Special 164
Appendix 4: The Engines 171
Final Word: The Lockhart Saga—A Review 176
Chapter Notes 179
Bibliography 195
Index 197
Book Reviews & Awards
“Extensive background information….a thorough look at the aerodynamics of the cars, the development of their engines, and an assessment of vehicular weight versus horsepower. An interesting read about a landmark event in racing history and the cars and personalities at the center of it….recommended”—Choice