Friday, December 6, 2002

ROAD2002 (IN) -- Indy Speedway Museum

While at the track, I spent a couple of hours wandering the Indy Museum.

The Indy 500 trophy, engraved with the names and faces of all the past winners. . .






. . .winners torwer. . .






. . .other trophies for events that have occured at the track. . .






. . . a map of the track. . .










. . . this chart shows the increase in average winning speed over the years. . .






. . .this exhibit explains that the Brickyard used to be totally paved with bricks. . .




. . . various flags overhead in the museum. . .






. . . official programs of past races. . .




. . .paintings of previous winners. . .






. . . Auto Racing Hall of Fame exhibit. . .




. . .medals awarded to Louis Meyer for his championship finshes. . .




. . .early technology use to monitor the race. . .


















. . .50th anniversary display. . .




. . .racecars past and present (mostly past). . .




































. . .they're very proud of this turbocharger. It must be spiffy.