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1937 Gilmore Red Lion Oil Co. Advertisement Poster Print

September 26, 2009 By: stevo Category: 1930's

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This retro poster print is one of four prints of Gilmore Oil .Gilmore Oil –What began as a farmers market and grew to be a successful dairy farm, resulted in Arthur Fremont Gilmore striking oil at the turn of the century in Los Angeles, California. The Gilmore family took their fortune and became very active in the community, constructing Gilmore Stadium in 1934 with the very first race track specifically designed for midget racers.

This reproduction poster print from 1937 measures 15.5 inches wide x 21.5 inches tall. Makes for a great gift.

1937 Gilmore Red Lion Oil Co. Advertisement Poster Print

1937 Gilmore Red Lion Oil Co. Advertisement Poster Print

Classic Retro 1949 Gilmore Stadium Midget Racing Poster Print

September 23, 2009 By: stevo Category: 1940's

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1949 was the time …..

the place……… Gilmore Stadium !!

This Gilmore Stadium poster is great. Gilmore Stadium was a multi-purpose stadium in Los Angeles, California. It opened in May 1934 and demolished in 1952. The stadium was built by Earl Gilmore, son of Arthur F. Gilmore and president of A. F. Gilmore Oil, a California-based petroleum company which was developed after Arthur struck oil on the family property.

Midget car racing was invented at the track. The track hosted midget car racing from the track’s debut in May 1934 to 1950.The 1939  Turkey Night Grand Prix was held at the track.

Notable drivers that raced at the track include Danny Bakes, Bill Betteridge, Fred Friday, Perry Grimm, Sam Hanks, Curly Mills, Danny Oakes, Roy Russing, Bob Swanson, Bill Vukovich, Rodger Ward, and Karl Young. Drivers that were killed at the track include Ed Haddad, Swede Lindskog, Speedy Lockwood, Frankie Lyons, and Chet Mortemore.

1934 Gilmore Stadium Motorcycle Racing Night Speedway Program Poster Print

May 13, 2009 By: stevo Category: 1930's

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     1934 Gilmore Stadium Motorcycle Racing Night Speedway Program Poster Print. Measures 17 inches wide x 22 inches tall. Date of event was July 9, 1934 at the Gilmore Stadium in Los Angeles, California. Gilmore Stadium was a multi-use stadium in Los Angeles, California. It was opened in May 1934 and demolished in 1952.Midget car racing was invented at the track. The track hosted midget car racing from the track’s debut in May 1934 to 1950. The 1939 Turkey Night Grand Prix was held at the track. Rodger Ward drove Vic Edelbrock’s midget car in a famous August 10, 1950 event at Gilmore Stadium. Ward shocked the racing world by breaking Offenhauser engine’s winning streak by sweeping the events at Gilmore Stadium that night. 

A great quality reproduction poster print, would make for a great Father’s Day gift. Dad would love to hang this up in his workshop or garage. 

 

1934 Gilmore Stadium Motorcycle Racing Night Speedway Program Poster Print

1934 Gilmore Stadium Motorcycle Racing Night Speedway Program Poster Print

 

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1949 Gilmore Stadium Poster Print

July 19, 2008 By: stevo Category: 1940's, Midget Racing

1949 Gilmore Stadium Poster Print

Set in October 27,1949. This Gilmore Stadium Poster Print looks GREAT! This print measures 17 inches wide x 22 inches tall.