VINTAGE RACING POSTERS

Ken Forster, Jr. of Zion, Ill., who heads up Reproduction Vintage Racing Posters, sent along these Chicago area racing-related photographs and souvenir programs.  The photos, most depicting midget auto racing - that was so popular in the 1940's, were taken by some of the "top notch" racing photographers of the time - Armin Krueger and Ed Kirchner.  Thanks to Ken and we hope you enjoy the images.

Ken has put together a collection of vintage racing posters and his selling them through his website.  Check them out at www.reproracingposters.com or give him a call at 815 250 4934 Below the photos are some samples of his posters.

Indoor Midgets, International Amphitheatre
(Ed Kirchner Photo)

Doc Shanebrook, Soldier Field, 1947
(Armin Krueger Photo)

Kenny Eaton, Soldier Field, 1947
(Armin Krueger Photo)

Paul Russo, Soldier Field
 (Armin Krueger Photo)

Sam Hanks, Soldier Field, 1947
 (Armin Krueger Photo)

Nebraska's Eddie Kracek at Mazon - pre World War II.
(Ed Kirchner Photo)