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Vintage Auto Racing & Sports Memorabilia Auction

Fri, Oct 10, 2025 12:00PM EDT
Lot 284

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Memorabilia Collection with Cap, Shirt, Flag, Patches, Photos and 1946 Brass Clipboard

Estimate: $200 - $350

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Indianapolis Motor Speedway memorabilia collection including a vintage cloth bucket hat printed with racing graphics and "Indianapolis Motor Speedway," a brass clipboard featuring raised IMS wing-and-wheel logo, dated 1946, and three embroidered patches, one from IMS Fire Department, Motorsports Rescue Team, and Speedway Police. Also included in the collection is a short sleeve yellow "Safety Patrol" shirt with IMS logo on the back, a large IMS checked-flag banner reading "Welcome Race Fans!" and lastly, three black and white Indy 500 photographs including Cummins Diesel Special and Troy Ruttman's 1952 winning car. Set is in good condition with minor wear and staining to the bucket hat. Please see photos for additional details. Dimensions: Flag 34.75 x 59.5 inches

Condition

All items show signs of wear consistent with age and use. The absence of specific condition notes does not imply the item is in perfect condition or free from defects. Please review all photos carefully before bidding.

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Provenance: From a private collection. Additional provenance, if known, is listed in the lot description. Block Auction House makes no guarantees regarding provenance unless stated in writing.