1913 Indianapolis 500

At the time of this writing it is April 2013. As a way of commemorating history I want to provide a look back 100 years day-by-day to share the events that were taking place throughout the month of May 2013.

May 30 - Mid-Race Report

These attachments contain articles that were published in the Indianapolis News on May 30, 1913 covering race day afternoon at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.The News published several extra editions that day including one that reported the final results. I have yet to see copies of those newspapers and cannot be certain any still exist.
 
May 31 - Indianapolis Star Coverage

This collection of articles in the attachments below is from the May 31, 1913 Indianapolis Star the morning after the Indianapolis 500. The first attachment, StarThrong053113, contains two major articles and is probably the single most important pair of articles for anyone wanting to learn about the 1913 Indianapolis 500 to read.
May 31 - Indianapolis News

These articles are from the evening paper, the Indianapolis News, the day after the 1913 Indianapolis 500.
 
June 1 - Burman's Challenge

Two days after the 1913 Indianapolis 500 the city was still burning with racing fever and fanning those flames was Forest M. Keeton, president of the Keeton Motor Car Company. As announced the previous day he challenged the Peugeot team and was talking a side bet of $20,000. A.G.
June 2 - Goux Victory Boon to Speedway

The June 2, 1913 Indianapolis News published a reflective piece (see attachment NewsGoux060213) assessing the value of a European entry winning the great American race that was the Indianapolis 500. Essentially the article says that the victory by Jules Goux in the French Peugeot would stimulate greater interest from other European manufacturers to compete at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
June 3 - Race Teams Leave Indianapolis

The June 3, 1913 Indianapolis News reported that race teams were leaving the Indianapolis Motor Speedway following the May 30 Indianapolis 500. Scattering across the country and some back to Europe everyone had a different destination.