1938 Thompson Trophy Race

GPTKB entity

Statements (46)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:auto_race
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:1937_Thompson_Trophy_Race
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:M._A._'_Mickey'_Thompson's_car
gptkbp:attendance estimated 50,000 spectators
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Thompson_Trophy
gptkbp:broadcasts gptkb:radio_station
gptkbp:celebrates victory lap
gptkbp:distance 100 miles
gptkbp:ends_at mandatory
gptkbp:event_type open wheel racing
gptkbp:events gptkb:American_Automobile_Association
gptkb:Thompson_Trophy_Series
annual
approximately 2 hours
1938-09-04
professional racing
gptkbp:fan_engagement high levels of interest
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:1939_Thompson_Trophy_Race
gptkbp:held_in 1938-09-04
gptkbp:historical_impact influenced future racing events
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 1938 Thompson Trophy Race
gptkbp:laps 200 laps
gptkbp:legacy remains a celebrated event
gptkbp:length oval track
gptkbp:location gptkb:Lake_Erie
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive
gptkbp:notable_event minor accidents
gptkbp:notable_members gptkb:Ted_Horn
gptkb:Wilbur_Shaw
gptkb:Lou_Moore
gptkb:Bill_Vukovich
gptkb:Johnny_Parsons
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:1937_Thompson_Trophy_Race
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:horse_race
gptkb:American_Championship_Car_racing
gptkbp:safety_features not used
led to better regulations
gptkbp:significance part of American motorsport history
gptkbp:speed 80 mph
gptkbp:sponsor gptkb:Thompson_Products
gptkbp:track asphalt
gptkbp:track_count 1.5 miles
gptkbp:type gptkb:Thompson_Trophy
gptkbp:weather_conditions clear skies
gptkbp:winner gptkb:M._A._'_Mickey'_Thompson