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Rear View Mirror & Case History,
Volume 9, No.4
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In his latest Rear View Mirror column Don Capps follows up on the ordeals of the early American dirt track racers while also focusing on the road circuits that sprouted all throughout the United States at the start of the 20th century. And, like in the previous issue, lots of book reviews, passing his judgement on works such as Sports Car Racing in the South by Willem Oosthoek and Grand Prix Battlegrounds by Christopher Hilton. |
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The 1995 Indianapolis 500 controversy
Rough justice, but justice nonetheless
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Over the years the Indy 500 has seen many remarkable finishes, and a few controversial ones to add. One of the most controversial came at the end of what a large number of fans consider the last genuine “500” - the 1995 race. But, as they so often are, proceedings were somewhat different to what was generally assumed at the time, especially after taking the time for a better look, as our Indy expert Henri Greuter argues. |
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Other recent stories
- Rear View Mirror, Vol.9, No.3 - The Dust Bunnies of Automobile Racing History, by Don Capps
- Spa - Agreeable circumstances, 2011 Spa Six Hours report, by Mattijs Diepraam/Frank van de Velde
- Goodwood - Row, row, row your boat, 2011 Circuit Revival Meeting report, by Mattijs Diepraam
- Brooklands - Preserving the past by allowing in the future, by Mattijs Diepraam/Mariëlle Dijkstra
- Europe & North America - A tale of two worlds, by Mattijs Diepraam