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Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Auto Racing in America: Ascot Park, 1916, Cincinnati Motor Speedway, 1916; Overland Park, Denver, 1920-1930

Crowds fill the grandstand to watch dirt track automobile racing at Overland Park in Denver, Colorado. Photo taken between 1920 and 1930



Meet us at Ascot Speedway, Sunday, 2 P.M., March 19th.Second title on image: "$5000.00 Washington Sweepstakes, 100 miles, Ascot Park, Los Angeles, Cal., March 5, 1916."







First Annual International Sweepstake Race, 30 miles, Cincinnati Motor Speedway, Sept. 4, 1916.


Hi folks, some early photos of auto racing in the U.S. Busy right now getting the house cleaned before Thanksgiving guests arrive. More on this soon.
John



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