The road race that time forgot

Article Abstract:

Historical accounts on automobile racing revealed that the first road race was held at Buchanan Field in Concord, CA, in 1949. The event, which drew 2,000 spectators, was organized by the MG Car Club of Northern California. Some of the racing participants were Kjell Qyale, Bjarne Qyale and Harry Fair.

History

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Antonio "Tony" Parravano

Article Abstract:

Antonio 'Tony' Parravano was one of the most important personalities in California automobile racing in the 1950s although his contributions were not recognized during those times. He assembled a collection of sports cars and commissioned the best drivers available.

Behavior, Personalities, Parravano, Antonio

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James Dean's last race: 50 years ago in Santa Barbara

Article Abstract:

James Dean, a movie star and a racer was organized in his approach to reach his goals whether the goal was of winning a race or acting in a movie. An account on Dean's life as a motor racer and how he died in an accident in Santa Barbara is given.

United States, Biography, Personality profile, Automobile racing drivers, Race car drivers, Dean, James

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