Indianapolis 500 Mile Race Field and Officials, 1947
| Description: |
The 1947 field and officials pose on the front straightaway with the Borg-Warner Trophy. The sterling silver trophy, awarded since 1936, has a bas-relief profile of every winner. Also visible in the photo are the remaining 650 yards of bricks, by this time most of the bricks had been covered with a series of asphalt patches. This section remained until 1961, when the entire track was paved with asphalt, except for a three-foot section of bricks across the start-finish line. |
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| Origin: | 1947 |
| Publisher: |
Digital Image2010 Indiana Historical Society. All Rights Reserved. |
| Source: |
http://images.indianahistory.org/cdm/ref/collection/dc013/id/646 |
| 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--Indianapolis--Indianapolis Motor Speedway |
| Subjects: |
Automobile mechanics Automobile racing Automobile racing drivers Indianapolis Speedway Race |
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