Speed Age The Motor Racing Magazine, March 1949

Summary

Post-World War II race fans turned to motorsport magazines, like Speed Age, for racing news and information. Monthly issues of Speed Age -- first published in 1947 -- kept fans abreast of midget, stock and Indy car races and even motorcycle and powerboat events. This leading racing magazine offered timely reporting before widespread-televised coverage or 24-hour internet access.

Post-World War II race fans turned to motorsport magazines, like Speed Age, for racing news and information. Monthly issues of Speed Age -- first published in 1947 -- kept fans abreast of midget, stock and Indy car races and even motorcycle and powerboat events. This leading racing magazine offered timely reporting before widespread-televised coverage or 24-hour internet access.

Artifact

Magazine (Periodical)

Date Made

1949

Subject Date

1949

Creators

Speed Age, Inc. 

Place of Creation

United States, Maryland, Hyattsville 

Creator Notes

Published by Speed Age Inc., Hyattsville, Maryland

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2005.108.8

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 11 in

Width: 8.5 in

Depth: .125 in

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