Hydroplane Racing in Detroit: 1946 - 2008

by Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum and David D. Williams

Book Overview

Discover a time when hydroplane racing captured the heart of the Detroit community in a way that has never been equaled.

Since the start of the 20th century, Detroit has been the hub of the motorized world. It was only natural that the powerful motors built in Detroit's huge factories eventually found their way into high-speed boats and that organized racing soon followed. Starting in 1916, Detroit became the center of powerboat...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0738560863
• ISBN13: 9780738560861
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.4" x 9.1"