Showing results for "Racing" in History

Revealed for the first time in Racing for the Bomb, Groves played a crucial and decisive role in the planning, timing, and targeting of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki missions. Norris offers new insights into the complex and controversial questions surrounding the decision to drop the bomb in Japan and Groves' actions during World War II, which had a lasting imprint on the nuclear age and the Cold War that followed.

Racing the Curve explores the most amazing moments from motorsport, one story at a time. Each week, we explore a defining moment from a unique discipline—Formula One, Supercross, Nascar, MotoGP, rallying, endurance racing, and beyond. Starting with an immersive, sound-rich historical narrative, we bring the past to life before diving into the decisions, strategies, and commercial dynamics that shaped the sport. We explore every story from multiple perspectives, unlocking the various elements and forces at play and ultimately reshaping or expanding what you know.

In Racing Toward Armageddon, Michael Baigent, the New York Times bestselling author of The Jesus Papers and Holy Blood, Holy Grail, exposes the conspiracy of religious extremists in the Holy Land and their efforts to bring about the end of the world in our lifetime. Baigent expose the many...

Great tales of the turf, from Jorrocks to Black Caviar. Jim Haynes loves the sport of kings nearly as much as he loves bush yarns, and in this volume he brings these two great loves together in the biggest book of Australian racing stories ever. Full of tall tales and true, laughter, romance and heartbreak, and chock-a-block with the best Australian racing stories, verses and yarns, Jim tells of the great champions, the tragedies, and the unique characters (equine and human) of the track.

This series delves into the exhilarating world of car racing, offering a panoramic view that spans its historic origins, iconic races, and legendary drivers, to the cutting-edge technology that propels modern race cars. Alongside exploring the strategic depths of the sport and its significant cultural impact, the series also addresses the ongoing efforts towards diversity and inclusion within the racing community. Culminating with a forward-looking perspective, it examines the future of racing, focusing on innovation and sustainability challenges. Each episode is crafted to captivate both ...

"Racing Through Canada’s Past" is a captivating podcast that explores the rich and diverse history of Canada, using the thrilling world of motorsports as a lens to examine key historical events, cultural shifts, and iconic moments in the country’s development. Each episode delves into the fascinating stories of famous Canadian racers, historic races, and the intersection of speed, innovation, and national identity. Whether you're a motorsport enthusiast or a history buff, this podcast offers a fast-paced journey through Canada's past, with a unique twist on the country's legacy and ...

Eddy Merckx. Fausto Coppi. Jacques Anquetil. Bernard Hinault. Beryl Burton. Marianne Vos. A sole cyclist battling over a pass high in the mountains is one of the most romantic of sporting images. In the past 150 years road cycling has been dominated by a series of iconic people who have...

The stories and verses in this collection are not just anecdotes, racing history pieces, or rehashed feature articles from sports journalists; first and foremost they are good literature. The common thread running through the wonderful Australian short stories featured in this volume is the real Aussie character and passion for life that racing seems to bring out in our culture. There are tales of childhood dreams, great achievements, victory in adversity and also tales of tragedy and heartbreak. There are stories of crazy schemes and hilarious events that could only happen on an Australian racetrack.

A show that discusses sailboat racing in San Diego and all that entails.

One fateful November night, Alydar mysteriously broke his leg while alone in his stall at 10 pm. An insurance investigation ensued, and his injury was declared an accident. $41.5 million was paid out by Lloyds of London and Golden Eagle Insurance Company. Later the FBI would get involved and there would be two federal trials.BROKEN, one part true-crime and one part courtroom drama, is set in the evocative history of the adrenaline-filled days of horse racing's golden age. The author interviews over 25 witnesses in order to discover the truth about the death of the magnificent racehorse  and ...

Horse Racing Journeys - The Talk Show helps to record the history of local and international jockeys, trainers, grooms, and horsemen, who work throughout Barbados, the United States of America, Canada, the UK, and from countries all over the world.

Tim Coffeen, the host of “Tim Coffeen Talks Indy car and Racing History,” will share stories and memories from his long career with top Indy car teams. As a winner of seven championship rings, Tim not only understands the history of open-wheel racing, he has lived it!

Once America's "arsenal of democracy," Detroit is now the symbol of the American urban crisis. In this reappraisal of America's racial and economic inequalities, Thomas Sugrue asks why Detroit and other industrial cities have become the sites of persistent racialized poverty. He challenges the conventional wisdom that urban decline is the product of the social programs and racial fissures of the 1960s.

Exploring the world of "Extremely Fast Females" with Host Championship winning 16 year old "Racing Driver Daniella Sutton". No other series like this offers a personal insight into incredible women of different professions. Series One all have the same thing in common ! SPEED.. Series 2 will be a more diiverse as Daniella looks at "Formidable" Female champions in all walks of life. From Boxers to Olympians, TV Personalities and business leaders these women excel right at the top of what they do with a never say die attitude. Buckle up and get ready to tune in.

A 10 part Motor Racing Network series about the greatest NASCAR driver of all time...The King, Richard Petty.

Classic NASCAR races from the audio archives of The Motor Racing Network.