NEAT STUFF

Since Des Moines Speedway was open only two years, very little survives in the way of memorabilia. I have, however, found some interesting items.

Newspaper Advertisement for 1915 Race

Advertisements for Lumber Companies Involved in Construction

Newspaper Advertisement for 1916 "Outlaw" Race

Newspaper Advertisement for 1916 A.A.A. Elimination Trials Note: The dates are incorrect inasmuch as the race was moved forward to Saturday.

SPEEDWAY CORRESPONDENCE

Telegram to Ralph DePalma

Correspondence with Bob Burman

Portion of Barney Oldfield's Contract

Letter from Duesenberg

SOUVENIRS

Souvenir Pennant from the 300 Mile Derby

Note that the date is incorrect. That is, the 300 mile race was postponed one week to August 7, 1915. I have seen two of these pennants. One was blue and the other was red. I have the blue pennant. It is my understanding that the pennants were available in green and purple as well.