Tomorrow, at the Tyrone History Museum, local historian Mike Halloran of Altoona will give a presentation on the former Altoona Speedway, which was located in Tipton and was often referred to as the Altoona-Tyrone Speedway.
\nThe program is titled \u201cThe Former Altoona Speedway – One of the World\u2019s Fastest Mile-and-a-Quarter Board Racetracks\u201d.
\nHalloran will show some old film clips of the raceway and three tables will be set up to display pictures, posters and other memorabilia.
\nThe museum will open at 6 p.m. to allow early arrivals extra time to view the displays and the presentation will begin at 7 p.m.
\nIn addition, the displays can be viewed at the museum from 1 to 4 p.m. tomorrow afternoon during regular Wednesday visitor hours.
\nHalloran said he became interested in the former speedway about 15 years ago when he purchased a race program at an auction. He has always been interested in antique cars which prompted him to purchase the program.
\nIt was that program that piqued his interest and Halloran decided to search for more items from the speedway. He placed an advertisement in the local newspaper which led to the purchase of several original 8×10 photographs of the board track.
\nOnce those were in his possession, Halloran said his interest in the speedway really grew.
\n\u201cA lot of people don\u2019t realize this track was the top echelon of racing,\u201d said Halloran.
\nHe explained it wasn\u2019t just locals racing here, but people were traveling from all over to participate in the events in Tipton.
\n\u201cPeople raced in Indianapolis and then traveled to race here on June 14 and they came back again in the fall to race on Labor Day.\u201d
\nThe track, which was constructed of wood, opened in 1923 and closed in 1931. Halloran said at times 70,000 people would attend an event at the raceway.
\nInterested individuals are invited to stop by the museum tomorrow to view the many artifacts Halloran has collected throughout the years including posters, photos and a stock certificate from Delaware.
\nHis presentation will include the construction and the history of the speedway.
\nHalloran said many people are not aware that such a track existed, yet it was right here in our own backyards.
\nOver the years, the oval racetrack went through many transformations, becoming an airfield and then a drag-strip and finally an industrial park.
\nThis program is free to the public and everyone is welcome to attend.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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