The Bahamas Speed Weeks
- ISBN-10
- 1845840186
- ISBN-13
- 9781845840181
- Category
- Automobile racing
- Pages
- 367
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2006
- Publisher
- Veloce Publishing Ltd
- Author
- Terry O'Neil
Description
An unfolding story from the inception to the demise of a unique series of motor races held on an exotic island during the Golden Age of motor racing. International drivers and Bahamians mingled for two weeks each year during which the social events were as important as the races to those involved.
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