Statements (56)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Formula_One_race
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| gptkbp:aircraft_operated |
multiple hydroplanes
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| gptkbp:annual_event |
part of Seattle's racing culture
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
Thompson family
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| gptkbp:attendance |
thousands of spectators
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| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Thompson_Trophy
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| gptkbp:broadcasts |
radio and print media
|
| gptkbp:celebrates |
gptkb:award
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| gptkbp:challenges |
weather and technical issues
technical difficulties with boats |
| gptkbp:community_involvement |
local volunteers
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| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
part of American racing heritage
|
| gptkbp:duration |
approximately 1 hour
|
| gptkbp:event_type |
national championship
photographs and articles |
| gptkbp:events |
3 hours
annual local businesses months of planning inspired future generations of racers discussions on race safety prestigious among racers awarded by racing associations increased interest in hydroplane racing remains a topic of interest in racing history. |
| gptkbp:held_in |
September 3, 1939
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
pre-World War II America
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| gptkbp:historical_event |
kept by racing organizations
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
first major race after the Great Depression
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
1939 Thompson Trophy Race
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| gptkbp:impact |
boosted local economy
increased popularity of hydroplane racing |
| gptkbp:legacy |
influenced future racing events
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| gptkbp:location |
Lake Washington, Seattle, Washington
|
| gptkbp:media_coverage |
extensive
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| gptkbp:next_event |
gptkb:1938_Thompson_Trophy_Race
1940 Thompson Trophy Race |
| gptkbp:notable_appearance |
notable racers of the time
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| gptkbp:notable_feature |
high-speed competition
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| gptkbp:notable_race |
time trials and heats
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| gptkbp:participants |
gptkb:10
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| gptkbp:racing_series |
gptkb:Bob_Mc_Coy
George Reis M. A. ' Mack' Mc Culloch |
| gptkbp:safety_features |
high speeds
led to future regulations |
| gptkbp:significance |
part of the Gold Cup series
|
| gptkbp:speedrun_community |
over 100 mph
|
| gptkbp:sponsor |
gptkb:Thompson_Trophy
|
| gptkbp:third_place |
George Reis
M. A. ' Mack' Mc Culloch |
| gptkbp:type |
hydroplane race
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| gptkbp:weather_conditions |
clear skies
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| gptkbp:winner |
gptkb:Bob_Mc_Coy
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:1938_Thompson_Trophy_Race
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
7
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