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By: Mark Dill

Below is a collection of articles about the great American driver Joe Dawson who won the second Indianapolis 500 Mile Race in 1912. Also check out this article on Joe from Vanderbilt Races.

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Earl Kiser Portrait

Earl Kiser was one of America's early professional auto racing drivers and a chief rival to his much more well-known contemporary, Barney Oldfield. Kiser succeeded Oldfield on Alexander Winton's Bullet II race car when Barney and Winton had a falling out. Kiser was also a colleague of Indianapolis Motor Speedway founder Carl Fisher.

This picture was taken March 17, 1915 at Venice, California. Oldfield in the #1 Maxwell speeds ahead of Jim Parsons in his skidding Packard. Note the running surface is a board track.

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Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 04/03/2009 - 16:05.

Barney Oldfield Collection 042.jpg - Parsons #22

Hi Mark, This is the photo that refers to Jimmy Parsons. My dad's collection contained a number of snapshots showing this #22 vehicle. Jimmy quit racing after the 1915 season, in deference to his bride's wishes. But he remained in the Seattle area for many years. I'd be happy to hear where this collection is held. Thanks a lot, Virginia Latta Curulla Researching: Clyde Virgil Latta (1887-1937) - mechanic with Rickenbacker. Charles Webster Latta (1888-1970) - driver Pacific Northwest. Chester Allen Latta (1897-1949) - driver Pacific Northwest.

Submitted by Mark Dill on Sun, 04/05/2009 - 14:22.

Photo Collection

Hi Virginia.

The best source for photos of Barney Oldfield is the LA84 Foundation in Los Angeles. Karen Goody is a good contact there. Wayne Petersen is the great-great nephew of Bess Gooby Oldfield, the woman Barney was married to the longest. I will send you his contact info privately. You'll be seeing more about him and photos of Barney he has in his possession on this site.

Please let me know if I can be of further service.