Marmon Wasp Project Begins

This article originally appeared in the January 30, 1910 Indianapolis Star and discusses the plans of the Marmon company to design and construct the Marmon Wasp, the car destined to became one of the most iconic racing machines in history as winner of the first Indianapolis 500.
Howard Marmon on Race Team Size

This article was originally published in the February 20, 1910 Indianapolis Star and was written by Howard Marmon of the Nordyke & Marmon Company that manufactured Marmon automobiles.
Atlanta Challenges Brickyard Speed Records

This article originally appeared in the January 9, 1910 Indianapolis Star.
Oldfield Praise For Female Driver

This article first appeared in the January 30, 1910 Indianapolis Star. Barney Oldfield is reportedly praising a female driver for her prowess open-road endurance driving. This is significant in the historical context of the era as women certainly struggled to assert themselves in a "man's world." This was absolutely true in motorsport where the participation of women was a mere novelty.
Oldfield Records - 1909 & 1910

This article was published in the January 30, 1910 Indianapolis Star and focuses on the recent record-setting exploits of the ultimate barnstormer, the inimitable Barney Oldfield. The headline is curious in that it notes that Oldfield had recently returned "home" to Cleveland, Ohio - not far from Toledo where he grew up.
New Orleans Race - 1910

This article summarizing results from the 1910 New Orleans Mardi Gras meet appeared in the February 7, 1910 Indianapolis Star. Barney Oldfield grabbed the headlines for his victory over Ralph DePalma in a match race.

These are articles that concern the Indianapolis Motor Speedway's plans for the 1910 season. The Speedway considered a variety of events for the year from auto races to car shows to aviation events and more. In many instances they spoke with certainty that events would happen but then failed to deliver.

Brickyard Seeks AAA Marquee Events - 1910

This gem of an article (Attachment Moross010410) about the work of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway leadership to obtain the choice events of the 1910 racing season was published in the January 4, 1910 Indianapolis Star. Leading the charge was Speedway Contest Director Ernie Moross.
 
Moross to Europe for Aero Meet - 1910

This article was published in the February 15, 1910 Indianapolis Star. It concerns the Indianapolis Motor Speedway's continued quest for the right to host the second annual international aviation show.
Aero Meet Decision Delay - 1910

This article first appeared in the January 20, 1910 Indianapolis Star. This article concerns the machinations of the extended decision-making process over an American venue for the 1910 international air show.

Ormond/Daytona Beach – 1910

Fourteen files document Barney Oldfield’s world land speed record run in March 1910. Oldfield acquired the famous “Blitzen Benz,” renamed it the “Lightning Benz” and drove it to 131.7 MPH to set the new record. At the time, the speed was the fastest any person had traveled in any kind of vehicle – car, train or airplane.

Oldfield Buys Blitzen Benz

There is a very brief article in attachment OldfieldBenz012610  about Barney Oldfield's purchase of the famous "Blitzen Benz" was published in the January 26, 1910, Indianapolis Star.