The Field of Action on the Great Indianapolis Motor Speedway, During 500 Mile Race, May 30, 1912

Description:	This view from the infield shows spectators in their automobiles watching the second 500 Mile Race. Pit crews are standing by along the straightaway under the shade of canvas awnings. The race cars on the track in front of the pits are just a blur with only the smoke rising in the air to reveal their location. At average speeds of more than 78 miles per hour, they were too fast for the camera to record their images. The original nitrate negative was copied with funds provided by a grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission in 1990. This digital image was created from that copy. The copy prints and negatives are stored in Microfiche Number order.
Origin:	1912
Created By:	Bretzman, Charles
Publisher:	Digital image2009 Indiana Historical Society. All Rights Reserved.
Source:	http://images.indianahistory.org/cdm/ref/collection/dc013/id/179
Collection:	Panoramic Photograph Images
Copyright:	This image may be printed or downloaded by individuals, schools or libraries for personal use, study, research or classroom teaching without permission. For other uses contact: visualcollections@indianahistory.org.
Geography:	Indiana--Marion County--Speedway
Subjects:	Indianapolis Speedway Race Automobile racing Automobile racing drivers Automobile mechanics Racetracks (automobile racing) Grandstands Spectators Photography, Panoramic

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