Open Wheel Madness, Part 1 - Board Track Racing (Herb Anastor)

The Logbook, Open Wheel Madness: Part-1, explores the intriguing history of board track racing. Speakers Herb Anastor and Stephen Bubb, delve into the early 20th-century phenomenon of wooden racetracks used for automobile racing, known as board tracks. The discussion, primarily led by Herb, covers the origin and development of these tracks, the engineering and dynamics involved, the influential personalities like Harry Miller and Tommy Milton, and the evolution of racing cars, including innovations in engines, tires, and safety. The narrative also highlights significant tracks, racers, and races, and notes the eventual decline of board track racing due to high maintenance costs, lack of competition, and other economic factors. The episode concludes with reflections on the lasting impact of board track racing on motorsport history. ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== 00:00:00 Herb Anastor's Journey into Motorsports 00:03:11 The Fascination with Board Track Racing 00:04:12 The Origins of Board Track Racing 00:06:13 The Rise of Board Track Racing in the US 00:12:46 Challenges and Innovations in Board Track Racing 00:19:02 Famous Figures and Cars in Board Track Racing 00:35:29 Eddie Rickenbacker's Racing Legacy 00:40:39 Eddie Rickenbacker: Ace of Aces 00:41:14 Racing Legends and Their Machines 00:41:35 The Evolution of Racing Cars 00:41:58 Board Track Racing: The Golden Era 00:42:24 The Business of Racing 00:43:30 Racing Culture and Media 00:44:15 The Mechanics of Racing 00:45:58 The Cost of Racing: Then and Now 00:48:09 Innovations in Racing Technology 00:49:12 Famous Racers and Their Stories 00:53:14 The Decline of Board Track Racing 00:57:55 Legacy and Historical Impact 01:11:16 Conclusion and Reflections ==================== The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - motoringpodcast.net More Information: https://www.motoringpodcast.net/ Become a VIP at: https://www.patreon.com/gtmotorsports Online Magazine: https://www.gtmotorsports.org/ This episode is part of our HISTORY OF MOTORSPORTS SERIES and is sponsored in part by: The International Motor Racing Research Center (IMRRC), The Society of Automotive Historians (SAH), The Watkins Glen Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Argetsinger Family - and was recorded in front of a live studio audience.