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These 8 Rare Photos Show Indiana's Racing History Like Never Before

By Courtney Johnston | Published February 08, 2017

Indiana is well known for many things, like farming and basketball. However, there’s one industry that’s pretty special to our state, which has been around for a while. Check out these 8 incredibly rare photos that will walk you through Indiana’s racing history.

1. The Indianapolis 500 racing event began in 1911. This rare image shows the racetrack in 1909, two years before the first event. This race is now the single largest all-day sporting event in the world and is a proud Hoosier tradition.

2. This incredible photo shows the 1912 winner, Joe Dawson, crossing the finish line, at the second annual Indy 500 race.

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3. This photo of two race cars and drivers was snapped in front of the Lexington Motor Company in Connersville. If you look closely, you can spot a winning trophy in this picture.

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4. This photograph became a postcard and depicts the famous Indy racetrack sometime in the late 1930s - early 1940s.

5. This car is being showcased at the 1946 Indianapolis 500 and offers a fascinating view of the evolution of racing cars in this historic event.

6. This action shot of the 1946 race captures the heart of the sport as the fans cheer on in the background.

7. This up close shot of the number 16 car in the '46 race show the best of retro racing automobiles.

8. Look at this incredible shot of drivers fueling up during this race in the 1940s.

How much do you know about Indiana’s fascinating racing history? For a glimpse at an incredible abandoned racetrack, check out this post.

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