Atlanta Speedway History

This report and the attached results tables about auto races at the original Atlanta Speedway are the work of racing history researcher Ken Parrotte. The following words were authored by Ken. Suggestion - click the attached link to his article which is complete with images.
 
Top American Drivers 1910

The attached article from Motor World in 1910 was provided by Ken Parrotte and is a fantastic find as it lists the top American race drivers in 1910. Eighty-two professional drivers are listed, as well as 13 amateurs. Among those amateurs, the most noteworthy is Caleb Bragg, a three-time starter in the Indianapolis 500.
Top Board Track Racers

Here's another research product provided by First Super Speedway Contributor Ken Parrotte and is a fantastic find as it lists the top American board track race car drivers across history.
Playa Del Rey History

Here's another research product provided by First Super Speedway Contributor Ken Parrotte. The two attachments provide an amazingly succinct history of the Playa Del Rey board track - the first wood plank speedway designed for race cars in 1910.
Race Team Records 1909-1915

Here's another research product provided by First Super Speedway Contributor Ken Parrotte. Click the attachment and you will find a record of the most successful manufacturers in American racing from 1909 through 1915.
Ford vs. Chevrolet

Here's another research product provided by First Super Speedway Contributor Ken Parrotte. This is an interesting recount of the Cape May Beach Race Meet of 1905.
New York to Buffalo 1901

Here's another research product provided by First Super Speedway Contributor Ken Parrotte. Ken recounts the story of one of America's first auto endurance runs, the September 1901 New York to Buffalo competition.
Corvette News Magazine

Amazing collection of entire magazines from the Corvette Club, circa 1958 - 1966. All available at this link from Dean's Garage.

This is a collection of articles covering an important milestone event in auto racing – the first time a driver covered a lap around a mile track in less than a minute. This occurred at the Indiana State Fairgrounds one mile dirt oval in Indianapolis on June 20, 1903. Indianapolis Motor Speedway founder Carl Fisher organized the race meet where this feat took place. Barney Oldfield, driving a Tom Cooper prepared Ford dubbed the “999,” pulled off the accomplishment.

Automobile Coverage of Mile-A-Minute

This Automobile trade journal article highlights the first-ever lap of a mile track in under 60 seconds as achieved by Barney Oldfield on a Tom Cooper prepared Ford "999" racer.

Fifteen articles in this collection document significant events in Carl Fisher’s life. His “palimony” suit with Gertrude Hassler is an interesting example. Another important point is the Zanesville, Ohio county fair horse track accident in September 1903 that involved his teammate Earl Kiser and resulted in the death of several spectators. Also, there is Carl’s wonderful first hand account of his balloon ride when he competed in the Speedway’s first competition – the national balloon championships of June 1909.

Jane Fisher Obit

This article about Carl Graham Fisher's ex-wife Jane Watts Fisher. It appeared in the Indianapolis Star in 1970.