26Jul
Indiana Whirlwind Storms New York!
07/26/2018
Mark Dill

The New York newspapermen dubbed Joe Dawson "The Indiana Whirlwind" after the 21-year-old stormed to the front of the 1910 Vanderbilt Cup with something less than 50 miles remaining to the finish.

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Jul.26.2018
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02Jun
Mark Dill's Guest Appearance on"Hoosier History Live"
06/02/2018
Mark Dill

First Super Speedway's Mark Dill was the featured guest on WICR radio's (Indianapolis) "Hoosier History Live" the day before the 2018 Indianapolis 500. The topic is early foreign champions of the "500." You can listen now on their podcast. 

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Jun.2.2018
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18May
Meet Art Chevrolet
05/18/2018
Mark Dill

The least well known of the three Chevrolet brothers, Arthur competed in two Indianapolis 500s, in 1911 and 1916. He also raced at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway prior to the first Indianapolis 500 and came away with a fourth-place finish in the May 1910 Wheeler-Schebler Trophy, a 200-mile contest.

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May.18.2018
3188
17May
Greatest Spectacle in Memories
05/17/2018
Mark Dill

Today's entry is from the racing enthusiast, historian, and journalist Joel David Thorne. We are now well into the month of May and the historic Indianapolis 500 is fast approaching. Joel reflects on his personal commitment to the great race and the track where it is staged. I am certain many readers will resonate with his heartfelt emotions.
 
The Greatest Spectacle in Memories - by Joel David Thorne
 

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May.17.2018
3187
25Jan
The Indy 500's First Multi-Car Wreck
01/25/2018
Mark Dill

This photograph is of the most spectacular accident that occurred during the first Indianapolis 500. The incident was triggered when the Case racer of Joe Jagersberger broke a steering arm on the front stretch. The car was high on the running surface and skirting the concrete wall.

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Jan.25.2018
3171
22Jan
Paving the Brickyard
01/22/2018
Mark Dill

The bricklaying project that converted the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to the Brickyard is rarely discussed in any detail.

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Jan.22.2018
3169
20Jan
Felice Nazzaro - The Driver's Prototype
01/20/2018
Mark Dill

If you look at Felice Nazzaro's career, there's a good chance you'll recognize the skills he crafted as the original template for not just a racing champion, but one of the "greats." He was the prototypical talent for those who came after to emulate. He was the talent measuring stick of his contemporaries for many years.

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Jan.20.2018
3168
19Jan
The Role of the Glidden Tour
01/19/2018
Mark Dill

The Glidden Tour was one of the premier automobile contests of the early years of motorsport. Started in 1905, it was part of a mix of competitive events that gave a sense of purpose, organization, and vision to motorsport.

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Jan.19.2018
3167
07Jan
Analysis of Speed - Cheyenne
01/07/2018
Mark Dill
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Jan.27.2018
3165
06Jan
Harroun, A Man Perfect For His Times
01/06/2018
Mark Dill

Ray Harroun cemented his reputation as a top American race driver in 1909. He scored important victories in the Wheatley Hills Sweepstakes (support race for the Vanderbilt Cup), a sprint race at the new Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the New Orleans 100, and the Atlanta 125 miler.
 

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Jan.6.2018
3164