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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.

1949 Gilmore Stadium Midget Racing Poster Print

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1950 Grand Prix of Watkins Glen Program Poster Print. Measures 22 inches wide x 17 inches tall. A very cool print from the 50′s.Watkins Glen, New York, September 23, 1950. Very popular retro print. Looks fantastic matted and framed up.

Reading on Wikipedia the first Watkins Glen Grand Prix took place in 1948 on a 6.6 mile course over the local roads. The races passed through the heart of the town with spectators lined the sidewalks, but after a car left the road in the 1952 race, killing one spectator and injuring several others , the race was moved to a new location on a wooded hilltop southwest town.

1950 Grand Prix of Watkins Glen Program Poster Print

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