Mickey Thompson's Pomona 500
GPTKB entity
Properties (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
motorsport event
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| gptkbp:associatedWith |
gptkb:Mickey_Thompson
gptkb:NHRA drag racing culture American_motorsport_history |
| gptkbp:attendance |
thousands of spectators
|
| gptkbp:awards |
substantial cash prizes
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| gptkbp:cancellationReason |
financial difficulties
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| gptkbp:events |
advertising campaigns
annual event apparel safety regulations weather conditions souvenirs collectibles national championship financial sustainability track conditions elimination rounds competition level logistical issues crowd management professional racing vehicle malfunctions sponsorship issues participant injuries |
| gptkbp:firstHeld |
1963
1980 |
| gptkbp:historicalEvent |
rich history in drag racing
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| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
first major drag racing event in California
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Mickey Thompson's Pomona 500
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| gptkbp:impact |
increased popularity of drag racing
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| gptkbp:influenced |
other drag racing events
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
influenced future drag racing events
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Pomona,_California
|
| gptkbp:mediaCoverage |
televised events
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| gptkbp:notableArtists |
gptkb:Tom_McEwen
gptkb:Bob_Glidden gptkb:Kenny_Bernstein gptkb:Don_Garlits |
| gptkbp:notableDrivers |
funny cars
pro stock cars top fuel dragsters |
| gptkbp:notableFeature |
record-breaking speeds
most wins fastest runs |
| gptkbp:organizer |
gptkb:Mickey_Thompson
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| gptkbp:significance |
pioneering event in drag racing
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| gptkbp:sponsor |
various sponsors
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| gptkbp:type |
drag racing
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| gptkbp:venue |
gptkb:Pomona_Fairplex
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