Entry Invitation for Indy 200 Race at Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida, January 25, 1997

Summary

Walt Disney World Speedway opened at the celebrated resort in 1995. The one-mile, tri-oval track was built for the Indy Racing League's Indy 200 race, though it hosted other events as well. The speedway also accommodated programs that let fans drive or ride in actual competition cars. Formal racing there ended after 2000, and the track closed in 2015.

Walt Disney World Speedway opened at the celebrated resort in 1995. The one-mile, tri-oval track was built for the Indy Racing League's Indy 200 race, though it hosted other events as well. The speedway also accommodated programs that let fans drive or ride in actual competition cars. Formal racing there ended after 2000, and the track closed in 2015.

Artifact

Invitation

Subject Date

25 January 1997

Collection Title

Lyn St. James Papers 

 On Exhibit

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

2011.264.58

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Lyn St. James.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 11 in

Width: 8.5 in

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