Carl Fisher's Vision Of IMS Ivory

This famous photo shows racecar driver Lewis Strang examining an early concept of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. IMS was built in the spring of 1909, the result of a creative vision of Carl G. Fisher and his three partners in the venture, James Allison, Arthur Newby and Frank Wheeler. While IMS was built in 1909, Fisher’s vision of such a facility was outlined to the general public as early as November 1906 in an issue of Motor Age magazine. A detailed letter that he wrote appeared in the magazine, describing the advantages of a circular track of 3 or 5 miles over the traditional 1-mile fairgrounds ovals of the time. 6.1 oz./yd² (US), 10 oz/L yd (CA), 100% ring-spun cotton, 20 singles Comfort Colors styles are garment dyed for a lived-in feel with minimal shrinkage. Featuring 3-end heavyweight fleece and cotton threads; 100% ring-spun U.S. cotton face for enhanced printability Relaxed fit Topstitched, classic width, rib collar Ivory