Carl Graham Fisher

These are photos of Carl Fisher in the years he spent racing cars. Limited by poor eyesight, Carl never rose to the heights of some of his contemporaries such as Barney Oldfield and Earl Kiser, he did have his moments, such as his world track record for lightweight machines.

Carl Fisher, Jane Watts

This image of Indianapolis Motor Speedway Founder Carl Fisher and his new wife, the former Miss Jane Watts, appeared in the Indianapolis News evening paper for October 23rd, 1909. Their marriage ended in the 1920's, but they were lifelong friends.

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