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- Denver Motor Speedway Association Racing Trophy Won by William Thorney Driving a Ford, 1910 - In 1910, city boosters opened the Denver Motor Speedway to host events in the growing sport of auto racing. Races attracted thousands of spectators to the 3 1/4-mile dirt oval track in the speedway's opening months. Sponsors awarded prize money and trophies to victorious drivers. The thrill did not last long, however; the speedway closed in 1911.
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Denver Motor Speedway Association Racing Trophy Won by William Thorney Driving a Ford, 1910
In 1910, city boosters opened the Denver Motor Speedway to host events in the growing sport of auto racing. Races attracted thousands of spectators to the 3 1/4-mile dirt oval track in the speedway's opening months. Sponsors awarded prize money and trophies to victorious drivers. The thrill did not last long, however; the speedway closed in 1911.
- Automobile Racing Trophy, 1910 - In 1910, city boosters opened the Denver Motor Speedway to host events in the growing sport of auto racing. Races attracted thousands of spectators to the 3 1/4-mile dirt oval track in the speedway's opening months. Sponsors awarded prize money and trophies to victorious drivers. The thrill did not last long, however; the speedway closed in 1911.
- October 15, 1910
- Collections - Artifact
Automobile Racing Trophy, 1910
In 1910, city boosters opened the Denver Motor Speedway to host events in the growing sport of auto racing. Races attracted thousands of spectators to the 3 1/4-mile dirt oval track in the speedway's opening months. Sponsors awarded prize money and trophies to victorious drivers. The thrill did not last long, however; the speedway closed in 1911.