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MASTER OF THOSE MAD RACERS.

Authors :
Kirshenbaum, Jerry
Source :
Sports Illustrated; 11/17/1969, Vol. 31 Issue 21, p50, 5p
Publication Year :
1969

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

Subjects :
RACERS (Persons)
MOTORBOAT racing

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0038822X
Volume :
31
Issue :
21
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Sports Illustrated
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
54029667