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 racing. Names like Gar Wood; Chris Smith; and Horace Dodge dominated the sports pages of the 1920s and 1930s. Following World War II; racing in Detroit entered its golden era. Led by local businessmen like Jack Schafer; Joe Schoenith; and George Simon; hydroplane racing captured the heart of the community in a way that has never been equaled.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. great gift for a Chicopee expatBy RaviniaMy father. who grew up in Chicopee but hasnt lived there in 40 years. absolutely loved this book. He literally spent several afternoons poring over it and gasping with delight at the turn of a page when something struck his memory. And the family was fascinated to read about what an active manufacturing town this was in the 1940s - we had no idea. as the Chicopee of today has seen better times.I gifted this along with the Chicopee (MA) (Postcard History Series). Both are nice quality paperbacks with lots of (black and white) photos and detailed descriptions.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. LOOKING BACK AT MY CHILDHOOD IN CHICOPEEBy EDDIE CARDCHICOPEE IN THE 40S. I ENJOYED READING IT. THE BOOK WAS WELL DONE.IF YOU LIVED THERE IN THE 40S 50S YOU WILL KNOW A LOT OF PEOPLE AND PLACES.BRINGS BACK MANNY HAPPY TIMES ON CASINO AVE. WHERE I GREW UP. STEVE COVERED ALL THE EVENTS.BOTH IF YOU WERE POLISH.FRENCH AND IRISH. THESE WERE FUN TIMES AFTER WW 2 IT WAS A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE. SZOT.DANA PARKS WERE A LOT OF FUN BASEBALL.FOOTBALL. AND ICE SKATING IN WINTER. GREAT JOB STEVE. YOU TOOK ME BACK TO A BETTER TIME IN THIS COUNTRY THAN TODAY. AS ONE OF THE FEW IRISH BOYS IN THE ASSUMPTION DRUM CORP. PASSING CARS ON THE WEST SPRINGFIELD BRIDGE IN MY 47 CHEVY. WAS NUTS. BUT WE DID IT ANYWAY. CHICOPEE VS. CATHEDRAL FOOTBALL GAME WAS OUR HIGH- LITE OF OUR DAY NEAR THANKSGIVING.CHICOTEEN DANCES ON SATURDAY NIGHT.ASSLENS DAIRYBAR AFTER WAS OUR TREAT. THANKS STEVE......
