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Indianapolis Motor Speedway construction in 1909. www.firstsuperspeedway.com/photo-galler...
February 5, 2026 at 11:33 PM
Indianapolis Motor Speedway construction in 1909. www.firstsuperspeedway.com/photo-galler...
Indianapolis Motor Speedway construction in 1909. www.firstsuperspeedway.com/photo-galler...
February 5, 2026 at 11:25 PM
Indianapolis Motor Speedway construction in 1909. www.firstsuperspeedway.com/photo-galler...
This image supported an extensive Indianapolis Star article published August 18, 1907, that reported on the massive downtown Indianapolis explosion at the Prest-O-Lite factory owned by Indianapolis Motor Speedway Founders Carl Fisher and James Allison. www.firstsuperspeedway.com/photo-galler...
February 4, 2026 at 9:35 PM
This image supported an extensive Indianapolis Star article published August 18, 1907, that reported on the massive downtown Indianapolis explosion at the Prest-O-Lite factory owned by Indianapolis Motor Speedway Founders Carl Fisher and James Allison. www.firstsuperspeedway.com/photo-galler...
Astrological chart said Bob Burman was favorite to win first Indy 500 because planets were in alignment on the day he was born. He set LSR at Daytona Beach. Graphic supported Indy Star article. Burman drove Benz to world record for mile on track. www.firstsuperspeedway.com/photo-galler...
February 2, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Astrological chart said Bob Burman was favorite to win first Indy 500 because planets were in alignment on the day he was born. He set LSR at Daytona Beach. Graphic supported Indy Star article. Burman drove Benz to world record for mile on track. www.firstsuperspeedway.com/photo-galler...
This is Case driver Joe Jagersberger in safety gear for the first Indianapolis 500. There is no photographic evidence that such garb was ever used. Jagersberger is called "The Flying Dutchman," even though he was Austrian. www.firstsuperspeedway.com/photo-galler...
February 1, 2026 at 11:28 PM
This is Case driver Joe Jagersberger in safety gear for the first Indianapolis 500. There is no photographic evidence that such garb was ever used. Jagersberger is called "The Flying Dutchman," even though he was Austrian. www.firstsuperspeedway.com/photo-galler...
Ray Harroun, who the press dubbed "The Bedouin," is seen at speed in the famous Marmon Wasp, probably in 1910. www.firstsuperspeedway.com/photo-galler...
January 30, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Ray Harroun, who the press dubbed "The Bedouin," is seen at speed in the famous Marmon Wasp, probably in 1910. www.firstsuperspeedway.com/photo-galler...
The "Master Driver of the World," Barney Oldfield, was born OTD in 1878. www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8E8...
January 29, 2026 at 1:23 PM
The "Master Driver of the World," Barney Oldfield, was born OTD in 1878. www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8E8...
Amplex riding mechanic Samuel P. Dickson lost his life in the first Indianapolis 500. Dickson was with driver Art Greiner. He was the race's first fatality. www.firstsuperspeedway.com/photo-galler...
January 27, 2026 at 8:10 PM
Amplex riding mechanic Samuel P. Dickson lost his life in the first Indianapolis 500. Dickson was with driver Art Greiner. He was the race's first fatality. www.firstsuperspeedway.com/photo-galler...
This image of Marmon team race driver Harry Stillman was originally published in the August 19, 1909, Indianapolis News. It was part of the coverage of the first auto races at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. www.firstsuperspeedway.com/photo-galler...
January 26, 2026 at 4:25 PM
This image of Marmon team race driver Harry Stillman was originally published in the August 19, 1909, Indianapolis News. It was part of the coverage of the first auto races at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. www.firstsuperspeedway.com/photo-galler...
Art Greiner in a "Big Six" Thomas. 1909 Algonquin Hill Climb, one of numerous hill-climb contests that were popular in the early days of auto racing. They tested a car's ability to scale inclines, a key quality in consumer purchase decisions. www.firstsuperspeedway.com/photo-galler...
January 23, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Art Greiner in a "Big Six" Thomas. 1909 Algonquin Hill Climb, one of numerous hill-climb contests that were popular in the early days of auto racing. They tested a car's ability to scale inclines, a key quality in consumer purchase decisions. www.firstsuperspeedway.com/photo-galler...
Herb Lytle's Apperson Jackrabbitt racer in the August 22, 1909, Indianapolis Star. It was part of the coverage of the tragic first auto racing event at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Five men died. www.firstsuperspeedway.com/photo-galler...
January 22, 2026 at 7:21 PM
Herb Lytle's Apperson Jackrabbitt racer in the August 22, 1909, Indianapolis Star. It was part of the coverage of the tragic first auto racing event at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Five men died. www.firstsuperspeedway.com/photo-galler...
January 18, 1910, Indianapolis News. This is more about the state of the automobile at the time than racing. It is a reminder of how basic early cars were, as they did not come equipped with speedometers. www.firstsuperspeedway.com/photo-galler...
January 21, 2026 at 10:06 PM
January 18, 1910, Indianapolis News. This is more about the state of the automobile at the time than racing. It is a reminder of how basic early cars were, as they did not come equipped with speedometers. www.firstsuperspeedway.com/photo-galler...
Syracuse championship race, September 18, 1920. Ralph DePalma Ballot #2; Gaston Chevrolet, Monroe #5; Ralph Mulford, Monroe #3; Ira Vail, Frontenac #7; Jimmy Murphy, Duesenberg #12; Eddie O'Donnell, Duesenberg #9. (Ken Parrotte.) www.firstsuperspeedway.com/photo-galler...
January 19, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Syracuse championship race, September 18, 1920. Ralph DePalma Ballot #2; Gaston Chevrolet, Monroe #5; Ralph Mulford, Monroe #3; Ira Vail, Frontenac #7; Jimmy Murphy, Duesenberg #12; Eddie O'Donnell, Duesenberg #9. (Ken Parrotte.) www.firstsuperspeedway.com/photo-galler...
1912 Indianapolis 500 Champion Joe Dawson and stage actress Mabel McCane. The two were romantically linked for a brief period of time in 1910. The photographs appeared in the Sunday, November 6, 1910, Washington Post. www.firstsuperspeedway.com/photo-galler...
January 18, 2026 at 4:22 PM
1912 Indianapolis 500 Champion Joe Dawson and stage actress Mabel McCane. The two were romantically linked for a brief period of time in 1910. The photographs appeared in the Sunday, November 6, 1910, Washington Post. www.firstsuperspeedway.com/photo-galler...
Sigur Whitaker shares the story of automobile legend, Harry Stutz. Barney Oldfield is seen here on his way to victory in a Stutz racer at the 1914 Cactus Derby. www.firstsuperspeedway.com/articles/har...
January 17, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Sigur Whitaker shares the story of automobile legend, Harry Stutz. Barney Oldfield is seen here on his way to victory in a Stutz racer at the 1914 Cactus Derby. www.firstsuperspeedway.com/articles/har...
Indianapolis Motor Speedway, 1910. Prepared for the nation's first airshow. More: www.firstsuperspeedway.com/photo-galler...
January 16, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Indianapolis Motor Speedway, 1910. Prepared for the nation's first airshow. More: www.firstsuperspeedway.com/photo-galler...
Barney Oldfield and mechanic George Hill in the Stutz; they finished 5th in the 1914 Indy 500 and later won the "Cactus Derby" road race that year. Start here to learn more: www.firstsuperspeedway.com/photo-galler...
January 15, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Barney Oldfield and mechanic George Hill in the Stutz; they finished 5th in the 1914 Indy 500 and later won the "Cactus Derby" road race that year. Start here to learn more: www.firstsuperspeedway.com/photo-galler...
Harry Stutz was a giant among early American auto manufacturers. He is seen here in 1910 in a Marion automobile. He worked for that company prior to founding his own manufacturer. Read Sigur Whitaker's article. www.firstsuperspeedway.com/articles/har...
January 13, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Harry Stutz was a giant among early American auto manufacturers. He is seen here in 1910 in a Marion automobile. He worked for that company prior to founding his own manufacturer. Read Sigur Whitaker's article. www.firstsuperspeedway.com/articles/har...
Indianapolis Motor Speedway founder Carl Fisher and Ray Harroun, the first Indy 500 winner, were born OTD in 1874 & 1879, respectively. Search FSS for much more: www.firstsuperspeedway.com
January 12, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Indianapolis Motor Speedway founder Carl Fisher and Ray Harroun, the first Indy 500 winner, were born OTD in 1874 & 1879, respectively. Search FSS for much more: www.firstsuperspeedway.com
Alonzo Webb and the truth behind Carl Fisher's 1905 Premier racer. www.firstsuperspeedway.com/photo-galler...
January 10, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Alonzo Webb and the truth behind Carl Fisher's 1905 Premier racer. www.firstsuperspeedway.com/photo-galler...
Barney Oldfield. The photo was taken during the 1914 Los Angeles to Phoenix Cactus Derby, a race he won and was pronounced "Master Driver of the World." Autographed copies of Mark's book are available at markgdill.com. www.firstsuperspeedway.com/photo-galler...
January 9, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Barney Oldfield. The photo was taken during the 1914 Los Angeles to Phoenix Cactus Derby, a race he won and was pronounced "Master Driver of the World." Autographed copies of Mark's book are available at markgdill.com. www.firstsuperspeedway.com/photo-galler...
On May 11, 1913, veteran race driver Billy Knipper and his dog "Peppers" were in his Henderson car. Knipper raced in the 1913 Indy 500. He started 20th, finished 16th. He raced in three Indianapolis 500 Mile Races in 1911, 1913, and 1914. Indy Star photo. www.firstsuperspeedway.com/photo-galler...
January 8, 2026 at 2:14 PM
On May 11, 1913, veteran race driver Billy Knipper and his dog "Peppers" were in his Henderson car. Knipper raced in the 1913 Indy 500. He started 20th, finished 16th. He raced in three Indianapolis 500 Mile Races in 1911, 1913, and 1914. Indy Star photo. www.firstsuperspeedway.com/photo-galler...
Barney Oldfield wins the Remy Brassard and Trophy race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, August 1909.
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January 7, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Barney Oldfield wins the Remy Brassard and Trophy race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, August 1909.
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Johnny Aiitken, National, first lap of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway at speed. July 1909.
January 6, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Johnny Aiitken, National, first lap of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway at speed. July 1909.
One of the strangest cars ever to compete at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway - and appeared in perhaps the most unique major event ever held at the track - the June 1910 aviation meet. The car was the Overland "Wind Wagon." www.firstsuperspeedway.com/photo-galler...
January 5, 2026 at 12:10 PM
One of the strangest cars ever to compete at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway - and appeared in perhaps the most unique major event ever held at the track - the June 1910 aviation meet. The car was the Overland "Wind Wagon." www.firstsuperspeedway.com/photo-galler...