Publication

2004-04-18 - Arcadia Publishing

Language

English

Word Count

32,000 words, Guess

Page Count

128 pages

Physical Format

Paperback

Identifiers

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  • Goodreads2120332

Classifications

  • LCCGV1033.5.I55 L38 2004

Description

The 1950s and early 1960s are considered by many to be the Golden Era of Racing at the Indianapolis 500, and photographer Ben Lawrence was on hand taking photos of the Greatest Spectacle for the Indianapolis Times. During that era, Ben captured many images of the race and race events that surrounded the Indy 500. He was there when Bill Vukovich met his fate in 1955. He photographed the first Indianapolis 500 Parade, which has become an annual event. He captured A.J. Foyt winning his first race at the Brickyard. He was on hand to photograph the breaking of the 150-mph barrier. Then he saw the transition the front-engined Offenhauser to the rear-engined Lotus-Fords, which ended the Golden Era.

First Sentence

During the Golden Era at the Speedway, the track would open on the first Saturday of May.

Subjects

Topics

HistoryMotor SportsMotor sportsPictorial worksHistory: AmericanSports & RecreationIndianapolis Speedway Race

Other Editions

  • The Indy 500: 1956-1965 (IN) (Images of Sports)PaperbackArcadia Publishing2004-04-18

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