Auto Racing History

Welcome to the First Super Speedway Website!

First Super Speedway is the world's largest on-line archive of primary research about pre-1920 auto racing history in the world. It is ideal for history researchers, authors, motor sports journalists, educators and auto racing history aficionados. This site is chock full of volumes of material about the earliest oval horse track races, the seminal races at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and road racing content as well, such as original articles about the brutally hot first French Grand Prix in 1906.

"I love what you have done with First Super Speedway! I especially appreciate the early articles about racing. It provides access to much material that is currently only available at archives. This is a boon to those of us who write about auto racing. As a scholar, I always check what I see in any book, as some people are somewhat careless in regard to sticking to the facts, so having access to the newspaper articles is really a must. Keep up the good work, and it is good work!" - Dr. Elsa A. Nystrom, Professor of History, Kennesaw State University.

Update on "500" Movie

08Feb
Making History - Lola's Vision
Indianapolis 500
- 02/08/2010
Mark Dill

As chassis suppliers propose their approaches to the Indy Racing League (IRL) to win their business in defining the new IndyCar formula in 2012, Lola, a legendary name that can boast three Indy 500 wins has put their ideas on the table. While Lola has a marvelous history in many forms of motor racing and there is every reason to believe they would fulfill the objectives defined by the League, there is a larger question about vendors in general.
 

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07Feb
Making History - IndyCar Evolution
Indianapolis 500
- 02/07/2010
Mark Dill

As I mentioned yesterday, I am beginning a series of "Making History" blog posts. The great Indianapolis 500 stands on a threshold, not just because it is about to begin its second 100 years, but because various market factors have entirely reshaped the world around it. Among the numerous factors is the proliferation of niche sports that have splintered the marketplace as well as interactive technology that has pulled potential customers into video games and social networking. Another factor that has not been discussed adequately is the maturity of the automobile as a product.

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07Feb
Great Indy and Can-Am Photos
Can-Am, Indianapolis 500
- 02/07/2010
Mark Dill

I thought I'd pass along another great race car photo site I came across. The site is for Can-Am Cars Ltd., but there appear to be as many IndyCars as Can-Am. Most of these are machines from the 1950's through the 1990's. Some of the more interesting IndyCars are: a 1951 Kurtis Kraft 4000, the 1964 Jerry Eisert rear engine racer and a 1970 Kingfish. Most of the pictures are in color. These are cars that have been restored and some are are for sale.
 
 

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