In 1915-1916, Des Moines hosted one of those hazardous board racing tracks for motorcycles. It was one mile long and shaped like a paper clip, with very high banking in the turns. I have seen an architect's drawing of the track but do not know its location. I suspect the current Drake Stadium was built over that board racing track. If I am wrong, please let me know. I am trying to find the location of that old track!
In 1915-1916, Des Moines hosted one of those hazardous board racing tracks for motorcycles. It was one mile long and shaped like a paper clip, with very high banking in the turns. I have seen an architect's drawing of the track but do not know its location. I suspect the current Drake Stadium was built over that board racing track. If I am wrong, please let me know. I am trying to find the location of that old track!
Would be fun to know!
Wonderful photos of gorgeous Des Moines, Angie. Where/how did you find them?
They were in a book at archives. I'm glad you enjoyed them :)
I love this stuff
I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Where is (was?) the "Hall of History?"
Same exact pictures as the previous video I just watched just a repeat of all that
This one is an updated version with night pictures added and has no audio. The first one is an older version and has audio.
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