Statements (58)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Formula_One_race
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| gptkbp:aircraft_operated |
Thompson Trophy winning boat
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| gptkbp:attendance |
large crowd
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| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Thompson_Trophy
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| gptkbp:celebrates |
held for the winner
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| gptkbp:challenges |
weather and technical issues
navigating the course under pressure technical difficulties faced by participants |
| gptkbp:date |
gptkb:1935
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| gptkbp:event_type |
time trials followed by heats
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| gptkbp:events |
annual
approximately 2 hours one day competitive and festive recognized by racing historians Thompson Trophy series attracted top racers from across the country determined the best hydroplane racer of the year governed by APBA regulations influenced the design of modern racing boats led to improvements in boat design professional racing event remains a significant racing event |
| gptkbp:first_race |
discussed in racing circles
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:1936_Thompson_Trophy_Race
|
| gptkbp:highlights |
spectacular crashes and recoveries
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Great Depression era
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
part of American motorsport history
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
1935 Thompson Trophy Race
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| gptkbp:is_a_venue_for |
gptkb:Cleveland,_Ohio
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| gptkbp:is_supported_by |
Cleveland community
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| gptkbp:length |
3 miles
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Lake_Erie
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| gptkbp:media_coverage |
extensive
attracted national coverage |
| gptkbp:notable_feature |
high-speed competition
|
| gptkbp:notable_members |
several famous racers
|
| gptkbp:notable_race |
set standards for hydroplane racing
|
| gptkbp:organizer |
gptkb:American_Power_Boat_Association
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| gptkbp:participants |
gptkb:12
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| gptkbp:preceded_by |
1934 Thompson Trophy Race
|
| gptkbp:racing_series |
increased popularity of hydroplane racing
|
| gptkbp:related_event |
gptkb:Cleveland_Air_Races
|
| gptkbp:safety_features |
implemented during the race
introduced in the race |
| gptkbp:safety_record |
improved over previous years
|
| gptkbp:significance |
part of the development of hydroplane racing
|
| gptkbp:significant_event |
paved the way for future hydroplane events
|
| gptkbp:speedrun_community |
over 100 mph
|
| gptkbp:sponsor |
gptkb:Thompson_Products
local businesses involved supported by major automotive companies. |
| gptkbp:squadrons |
hydroplanes
|
| gptkbp:type |
hydroplane race
|
| gptkbp:weather_conditions |
favorable
|
| gptkbp:winner |
M. A. ' Mickey' O' Connor
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:1936_Thompson_Trophy_Race
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
7
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