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"Legend of the First Super Speedway" Excerpt

By: Mark Dill

This is my wife's favorite excerpt from my book, "The Legend of the First Super Speedway." Autographed copies available at the link.

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09/27/2013

Did you know what engineer designed the Indianapolis Motor Speedway? Does the name Park Taliaferro Andrews ring a bell? How about the first competitor who was injured on the track? Ever hear of Officer Gibney? If you love IMS history these are interesting names to know.

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