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MASTER OF THOSE MAD RACERS.
- Source :
- Sports Illustrated; 11/17/1969, Vol. 31 Issue 21, p50, 5p
- Publication Year :
- 1969
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Abstract
- The article profiles Don Aronow, reputed to be the world's top ocean powerboat driver and builder in 1969. His performance at the October 1969 Miami-Key West race in Florida is described. He won eight out of 12 races in 1969, including the Viareggio-Bastia race in Italy. He won the 1969 Bahamas 500 race despite having a fever of 101 degrees. He describes the steps he goes through before each race, such as checking and re-checking his boat. He calls crewman Knocky House his favorite racing partner.
- Subjects :
- RACERS (Persons)
MOTORBOAT racing
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0038822X
- Volume :
- 31
- Issue :
- 21
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Sports Illustrated
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 54029667