roadmaven Posted May 2, 2009 Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 Well, OK, it wasn't the real Lincoln & Dixie Highway king. But when's the last time an actor portrayed him? Ever? These four gentlemen are portraying the four founders of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (left to right): Arthur Newby, Frank Wheeler, Carl Fisher, James Allison. A photo of the real guys (believed to be taken in 1911) is here: They were on hand for the Centennial Era Celebration Balloon Festival's balloon glow tonight at the speedway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keep the Show on the Road! Posted May 2, 2009 Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 Pat, Ah, shades of days bygone! Interesting the events that will bring out the re creators. Wonder how much business you could drum up playimg Fisher? Maybe we are witnessing something big in the making!? Dave Keep the Show on the Road! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadDog Posted May 2, 2009 Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 I want to thank the Bremers for taking me out to Crown Hill Cemetery and seeing the burial vault of Carl Fisher. Sad to see there is nothing but the name Fisher on it. There is nothing else to explain his prominence. Quite an interesting life that man led. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 Well, OK, it wasn't the real Lincoln & Dixie Highway king. But when's the last time an actor portrayed him? Ever? These four gentlemen are portraying the four founders of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (left to right): Arthur Newby, Frank Wheeler, Carl Fisher, James Allison. A photo of the real guys (believed to be taken in 1911) is here: They were on hand for the Centennial Era Celebration Balloon Festival's balloon glow tonight at the speedway. Looks kind of like Ron White is playing Carl Fisher...nahhhhh, not really. He doesn't have a glass of scotch in one hand and a cigar in the other! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbutko Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 Well, OK, it wasn't the real Lincoln & Dixie Highway king. But when's the last time an actor portrayed him? Ever? These four gentlemen are portraying the four founders of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (left to right): Arthur Newby, Frank Wheeler, Carl Fisher, James Allison. They were on hand for the Centennial Era Celebration Balloon Festival's balloon glow tonight at the speedway. Pretty cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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