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How TV Changed Racing Forever: The Thrill, the Tragedy, and the Transformation
This episode of The Logbook, our History of Motorsports series, features freelance writer Preston Lerner discussing the impact of television on motorsport from 1964 to 1973. Drawing from Lerner's upcoming book 'The Deadliest Decade,' the talk highlights how early television broadcasts, notably ABC's Wide World of Sports, began covering automobile racing, significantly expanding its reach and attracting commercial sponsors. The presentation touches on key events and figures that shaped this era, the mixed reception from enthusiasts, and the controversial focus on accidents. It also notes the…
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