"Indianapolis Motor Speedway – Greatest Race Course in the World" (c.1909) - Classic Vintage Poster

A vivid and action-packed example of early 20th century American motorsport advertising poster art, reproduced to capture the thrilling spectacle of this inaugural Indianapolis Motor Speedway promotional poster. This glossy printed vintage poster — issued under the management of C.G. Fisher, A.C. Newby, F.H. Wheeler, and J.A. Allison — declared the Indianapolis Motor Speedway the Greatest Race Course in the World.

• Paper: 200 GSM+
• Finish: Gloss
• Sizes: A5, A4, A3, A2, A1, A0, 20×30", 24×36", 30×40"
• Shipping: Free — rolled in protective cardboard tube

Produced around 1909 to promote the newly opened Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indiana, this magnificent chromolithographed poster captures the excitement of early open-wheel racing — two cars thundering past enthusiastic Edwardian spectators beneath a canopy of international flags. The Speedway was founded by Carl G. Fisher, James Allison, Arthur Newby, and Frank Wheeler, and opened in August 1909 before hosting its first Indianapolis 500 in 1911. The vivid illustrated composition — with cars numbered 4 and 6 racing neck and neck past cheering crowds — is one of the most iconic images of early American motorsport graphic design.

Today, early Indianapolis Motor Speedway promotional posters are among the most prized items of American motorsport memorabilia. This reproduction is perfect for fans of Indy 500 racing history, Edwardian automotive advertising art, or collectors of classic early 20th century American sports poster design. It makes a spectacular display piece for lovers of motorsport history and American Gilded Age graphic culture.

Printed with a glossy finish on durable 200 GSM paper, this reproduction captures the vivid chromolithographic energy of authentic early 20th century American motorsport promotional poster art.

Sources for historical context:

• Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum – Early promotional poster collection and founding history archive
• Library of Congress – American Edwardian-era motorsport advertising graphic design archive
• Smithsonian Institution – Early 20th century American automobile racing history collection

Disclaimer: While we do our best to upscale each poster to suit the different sizes, some may have small imperfections such as creases or blurred small script. This is normal from old posters that have been scanned or remade over time. We do our best and we are only human after all.