1911 Indianapolis 500

A Cruel Sport

08/29/2009

This item was originally published in the May 30, 1911 Indianapolis Sun. In the early days of automobile racing newspapers constantly sensationalized their coverage with reminders that the sport was very dangerous and drivers and their riding mechanics frequently were killed. This item includes the images of four drivers: David Bruce-Brown, Bob Burman, Harry Grant and Louis Chevrolet.

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