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1923 Disteel Wheels Advertisement Poster Print

stevo — Wed, 18 May 2011 14:31:02 +0000

1923 Disteel Wheels Advertisement Poster Print. Measures 15.5 inches wide x 20.5 inches tall. A retro art deco advertisement from the 20′s. Disteel brand pressed-steel automobile were manufactured by the Detroit Pressed Steel Company, and were introduced in 1917 as an alternative to wooden artillery wheels with demountable rims. Pressed steel wheels were an alternative to fragile wooden wheels which would crack on impact with very rough roads. Steel wheels were both stronger and cheaper to manufacture, and could be painted any color the owner desired. I would love to run a set on a Model A Speedster. I like these wheels and also like the artillery wheels, they have a nice streamline look, and look super tough and durable.

Father’s Day is coming up, wow that means the LA Roadster Show in Pomona is right around the corner also.

Would make for a perfect Father’s Day gift . A very unique gift for Dad that he can hang up in his workshop or office.

1923 Disteel Wheels Advertisement Poster Print

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1966 Oakland Indoor Midget Racing Poster Print

stevo — Mon, 16 May 2011 13:00:21 +0000

1966 Oakland Indoor Midget Racing Poster Print

1966 Oakland Midget Racing Poster Print. Measures 17 inches wide x 22 inches tall. This reproduction poster is from 1966 Oakland , California. Bob Barkhimer Associates Inc. presents 1966 Pacific Coast Indoor Championships Midget Auto Races. Sanctioned by BCRA. Oakland Exposition Building.

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July 9, 1960 Balboa Stadium Poster Print

stevo — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 13:00:01 +0000

50 years ago … … July 9, 1960 … … Balboa Stadium San Diego California.

1960 Balboa Stadium San Diego California Poster Print

Balboa Stadium was one of the hotbeds of midget racing starting in about 1937 until the early 1950s (except for the war years). When interest in midget racing started waning, jalopies became popular. The San Diego Racing Association was formed in 1953 and started sanctioning the racing. By 1958 the San Diego Racing Assn had transformed from a jalopy association to more sleek modified sportsman (the forerunners of today’s super modifieds). Jalopy champions of the SDRA at Balboa included Glen Hoagland (1953), Jim Wood (1954), Jack Krogh (1955), Harris Mills (1956), Don Ray (1957), and Mondo Iavelli (1958). Don Thomas (1957) was the inaugural modified champion with Art Pratt being a three time titlest (1958 – 1959 – 1960). Rip Erikson took the honors in the 1961 season that was split between Balboa Stadium and Cajon Speedway. Also holding events at Balboa Stadium during the 1950s were occasional visits by the URA midgets and the NASCAR Pacific Coast Late Models. During the 1950s it was not unusual for more than 10,000 fans to attend a weekly show at Balboa.

Auto racing took place on a 1/4 mile dirt track in Balboa Stadium from about 1937 through July 4, 1961 when the racing stopped so the facility could be used for pro football.

July 8 – 9 , 1961 Connecticut Dragway Poster Print

stevo — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 13:00:22 +0000

49 years ago today . July 8, 1961… the place …. Connecticut Dragway. An awesome reproduction poster print. This poster measures 13 inches wide x 20 inches tall.

1961 Connecticut Dragway Poster Print

1937 Gilmore Red Lion Oil Co. Advertisement Poster Print

stevo — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 13:00:23 +0000

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

1952 Yakima Speedway Poster Print

stevo — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 13:00:20 +0000

1952 Yakima Speedway Poster Print

This poster comes from the great NorthWest of the United States of America . Yakima Washington, 1952 Yakima Speedway Poster Print. This reproduction print measures 17 inches wide x 22 inches tall. Two posters from this track, a ’52 and a ’53 print.

June 25, 1934 Syracuse New York State Fair Grounds Racing Poster Print

stevo — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 13:00:09 +0000

1934 Syracuse New York State Fair Grounds Racing Poster Print

June 25……….. 1934 ! Syracuse, New York @ the New York State Fairgrounds. An awesome reproduction racing poster print. This print measures 17 inches wide x 22 inches tall. 1934 Syracuse New York State Fair Grounds Racing Poster Print.