Content Description

The George Koyt Short Track Motor Racing Photographs comprises 459 photographs of short track racetracks in the United States and Canada. The collection contains images of speedways primarily located in the Midwest, East Coast, and one in Manitoba, Canada. Photographs capture mid-race shots, signage, fans, cars, and general layout of the raceways. Some images include racers such as Jody Ridley, Patrick Gann, and Tony Weyant, among others.

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This collection consists of programs for the Indianapolis 500 automobile race. The programs typically contain pictures, articles, and statistics about the cars and the drivers participating in the Indianapolis 500. Most programs also contain advertisements. Some programs include scorecards for fans to track the progress of the race lap by lap. The programs tend to become longer and more substantial through the years. Formats include programs and scorecards.

Scope and Contents This collection contains media guides published by NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing). The annual guides published prior to each NASCAR season generally included a review of the previous season including statistics and race results, a preview of the upcoming season, and driver profiles. Other content sometimes included broader material about the history of races or racetracks and other information for the media. Many guides contain pictures and advertisements. Over the...

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The Ontario Motor Speedway (OMS) Budget Records consists of 12 folders of original and photocopied budget records for the 1971 racing season. The material includes proposed budget documents and estimated attendance for events held at the track in 1971. The collection also includes budget records for six racing events in 1971 and selected 1971 expenditures for training, uniforms, capital improvements, and other expenses. Formats include financial records.