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Racetrack Mishap

Date: 1935
Description: A 1930's coupe sponsored by the Enterprise Transfer Co. stalls out on the racetrack after being disabled by an apparent collision. A crowd of onlookers sta...
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Harness Racing at Washington Park

Date: 07 12 1914
Description: Crowds at the race course watching harness racing in Washington Park. There are three racers, and a crowd of spectators is sitting in the grandstands, on t...
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Vanderbilt Cup Race

Date: 10 02 1912
Description: Race cars on a country road, with car #29 off the road and missing its driver. The #27 car is just about to pass, with a dust trail behind it. Spectators ...
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Race Day

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Description: A long row of cars is lined up across the track on display. On the left side is the "Blitzen Benz". A grandstand is in the background.
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Car Racing

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Description: Elevated view of a race car on the track moving past a stationary vehicle in the foreground. Behind a second fence is a large crowd of people observing the...
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Auto Racing

Date: 06 22 1952
Description: Racers coming into the first turn of the first five-mile heat at the Dane County Fair Grounds. Shows five racers and background crowd.
Postcard

Community Baseball Game

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Description: Photographic postcard view of a small town baseball game in progress. Audience members are standing on the sideline and sitting on the grass. Horses and bu...
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Road America Inc.

Date: 06 18 1960
Description: View towards a man driving an automobile towards a start and finish line. A banner over the course reads: "Start, Road America Inc., Pate Air Glide-Officia...
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Racecar

Date: 06 18 1960
Description: View from side of road towards the right side of a racecar being driven on a road. A barn on the other side of the road has a sign painted on it that reads...

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