Jack Beebe Explained

Jack Beebe was an American boat builder and designer from Marine City, Michigan,[1] who drove the Miss Detroit hydroplane to the 1915 American Power Boat Association Gold Cup victory after replacing the original driver of the boat who became seasick.[2] [3] Beebe's boats were known for their speed.[4] [5]

Further reading

Notes and References

  1. Naldrett, Alan; Naldrett, Lynn Lyon. "Success and Riches". Michigan's C. Harold Wills: The Genius Behind the Model T and the Wills Saint Claire Automobile. Charleston, SC: History Press. 2017. .
  2. Web site: 1915 APBA Gold Cup . Hydroplane Museum . 1 August 2021 . en.
  3. Book: The Club Journal . 1915 . Automobile Club of America . 426 . 1 August 2021 . en.
  4. News: Edgren . Robert . 80 Feet a Second, in a Motor Boat! . 1 August 2021 . The Pittsburgh Press . 21 June 1914.
  5. News: New Hydroplane Built for Gold Cup Races . 1 August 2021 . Detroit Free Press . 13 August 1916 . 21.

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