# Hydroplane Racing in Detroit: 1946–2008 \(Images of Sports\)

Hydroplane Racing in Detroit: 1946–2008 is an Images of Sports history of the city’s powerboat racing scene. Its 128-page format and Detroit focus suit readers interested in local sports and motor racing history.

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- Market: US
- Language: en-US
- Currency: USD
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Books & Comics
- Price: 20.10 USD
- Previous price: 24.99 USD
- Discount: 20%
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- Rating: 4.5 / 5
- Reviews: 15

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## At a glance

- Covers Detroit hydroplane racing from 1946 through 2008.
- The description places the sport in Detroit’s motor industry and racing history, including its postwar golden era.

## Pros

- A defined Detroit-centered period makes the book relevant to readers researching local hydroplane and powerboat racing.
- The 128-page length offers a compact historical read.

## Specifications

### Publication
- Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
- Publication date: June 15, 2009
- Language: English
- Print length: 128 pages
### Dimensions and installation
- Weight listed: 11.2 ounces
- Dimensions: 6.5 x 0.3 x 9.25 inches
### Identifiers
- ISBN-10: 0738560863
- ISBN-13: 978-0738560861

## A good fit for

- Readers interested in Detroit history, hydroplane racing or powerboat sports.
- Collectors of local sports-history books.

## Less suited to

- Readers seeking coverage of hydroplane racing outside the Detroit focus or beyond the stated period.

## Customer feedback

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## Frequently asked questions

### What period does the book cover?
The title states a coverage period of 1946–2008.
### How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 128 pages.
### What is the book about?
It covers Detroit hydroplane racing and places the sport in the city’s broader powerboat racing history.

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## Images

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