Bidspirit auction | 1949 Powell Speedway Midget Auto

1949 Powell Speedway Midget Auto Races Official Program - This official program, dated May 29, 1949, was produced for the Midget Auto Races at Powell Speedway, presented by Valli Enterprises, Inc. The paper program features red and black lithographed text and graphics on an off-white ground and is sanctioned by the CSRA (Central States Racing Association). The interior includes event schedules, official staff listings, and advertisements for contemporary local businesses such as 7up, Pure Oil Co., Nesbitt's Orange, and Harter's Cafeteria. This specific copy contains extensive contemporary handwritten notations in pencil and ink, recording time trials and race results for drivers including Charlie Miller, Bill Shindler, and Chuck Greenlee. A notable notation in red ink refers to a fatality at Langhorne on June 12, 1949. The back cover features a full-page advertisement for Pure Safety Tires and 7up. 8.5 x 5.5 inches. Pickup is Wednesday, April 22 from 10 am to 3 pm at our gallery in Lancaster, Ohio 43130 or we will provide in-house shipping for this item. We will charge a $5 fee if you want to pick this lot up another day. Once packed up we will send you an invoice for shipping & handling. Shipping questions: shipping@burnsbid.com. Sales tax is collected on this auction.