Indycaver (Norm)'s photos with the keyword: Speedway

The 1938 Maserati 8C.T.F. serial number 3032, known as the Boyle Special, is nationally significant based on its relation to four criteria. First, it is associated with important events in automotive history and culture. The Boyle Special is the most successful automobile to compete at the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race, having won twice, finished third twice and fourth once. Second, it is associated with significant persons in automotive and American history, including: Wilbur Shaw, a successful and prominent American racing car driver and former Indianapolis Motor Speedway President; Michael Boyle, an important American labor leader and race team owner; Ted Horn, Indianapolis racer and AAA National Championship winner; and Harry W. “Cotton” Henning, chief mechanic for Boyle Racing Headquarters who oversaw the mechanical preparation and attention for multiple Indianapolis winning cars including the Maserati 8C.T.F. Third, the Boyle Special features significant design and construction value: its engineering prowess proved itself on the Indianapolis race track for longer than most cars and is representative of the work of a master: Ernesto Maserati and the builders at Officine Alfieri Maserati S.A. Fourth, it offers informational value as one of the few racecars of the era to retain many of its original materials, components and craftsmanship. The period of significance for the Boyle Special was during its competition history at the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race from 1939 to 1953.

Carl Fisher's race car.

Cars of Indiana Exhibit at the Indianapolis 500 Motor Speedway museum. 2017

Inter-State Company was an Indiana which formed in 1909. And while Inter-State did have cars in the Indianapolis 500 mile race ... this car did not race there.

A Studebaker Hawk is another car I'd like to make room for in my garage. I use to drive by a guys house on my way to work and admire his Golden Hawk parked in the driveway.

Timeline of Indianapolis 500 Mile Race Winners.

Indiana Automobile Exhibit at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum. This was the first American front-wheel drive car to be offered to the public,[1] beating the Ruxton automobile by several months, in 1929.[2] The brainchild of former Miller engineer Carl Van Ranst, its drive system borrowed from the Indianapolis 500-dominating racers, using the same de Dion layout and inboard brakes.[2] This allowed it to be much lower than competing cars. Both stock cars and special bodies built on the Cord chassis by American and European coachbuilders won prizes in contests worldwide. The L-29 came with full instrumentation, including a temperature gauge, oil pressure gauge, and speedometer on the left with a gas gauge, oil level gauge, and Ammeter on the right of the steering wheel.[3] It was powered by Auburn's 4,934 cc (301 cu in) 125 hp (93 kW) L-head Lycoming[3][4] inline 8 from the Auburn 120,[2] with the crankshaft pushed out through the front of the block and the flywheel mounted there,[2] driving a three-speed transmission. Gearing in both transmission and front axle was inadequate, and the 4,700 lb (2,100 kg)[2] car was underpowered, limited to a trifle over 80 mph (130 km/h),[2] inadequate even at the time, and readily exceeded by the less expensive Auburn.[2] Still, the styling was lovely, and despite the 137.5 in (3,490 mm) wheelbase and steering demanding fully four turns lock-to-lock, handling was reportedly superb.[2] Priced around US$3,000, it was competitive with Cadillac, Marmon, Lincoln, Packard, Franklin, and Stutz;[2] the 1930 Chrysler copied several styling elements.[4] It could not outrun the Great Depression, and by 1932, it was discontinued, with just 4,400 sold.[2] Wheelbase was 137.5"[5] and the height of the sedan was 61".[3]

Indianapolis Motor Speedway infield. Corvette road racer.

Bloomington Gold event at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

One of the neatest cars to race on the 500 track. www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRr-DGO2sOw

A sampling of the cars at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum. Most competed or won the Indianapolis 500 Race, but there are a few additions from the Bonneville Salt Flats and Baja Racing.

1931 Cummins Diesel Special model U. Four cylinder diesel on a Duesenburg chassis. It finished 13th with an average speed of 86.107 mph. Indianapolis 500 non-stop record.

Good Guys Car Show in Indianapolis.