I am currently researching the great Chevalier René de Knyff. I am conducting research for a short article on my blog.
Basically, de Knyff lived from 1865 - 1954. He was an active racer from 1897 - 1903. Thanks to Gerald Rose's "A Record of Motor Racing," I have a solid record of the Chevalier's racing exploits. I have also read Jarrott's comments on de Knyff from his book on early motorsport.
However, there is one period that I am particularly interested in, but can't seem to find any information. I understand that from 1922-1946, he was the president of the C.S.I. (Commission Sportive Internationale). During this period, he would have been involved with some serious changes to the industry of racing. But, I can't find any information or sources related to the Chevalier's later year.
Does anyone have any insight into René de Knyff's later years and/or is administrative exploits?
I'm guessing he was decent at what he did, or he wouldn't have remained in such a post for more than two decades. I just wanted to throw out a question here to see if anyone had any insight.
Thanks for any thoughts or information!
In the interest of not being a leach, I offer up some interesting pictures I came across:
https://www.photo.rm...&RW=1585&RH=853