- United States Auto Club Armbands (USAC) -
1956-1972
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United States Auto Club (USAC) armbands from 1956-60 are made of felt and used tie strings to
secure them to ones arm. Armbands from 1961-72 are made of a heavy polyester type material with an
elastic band to secure them to ones arm. The white 1956, 1957 & 1958 armbands below are more
than likely from another track with the '56 made of felt while the '57 & '58 are made from an
oil cloth type material similar to the 1934-37 IMS time trial armbands. To distinguish the
Speedway from other tracks USAC sanctioned, sewn on the armband were: the "500" in 1956,
"Indpls. 500" from 1961-1964 and "Indianapolis 500" from 1965-1972. The "500" was left off of
USAC armbands from 1957-1960 for reasons unknown. USAC dropped armbands after the 1972 season in
favor of a name tag sized credential.
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1956
1957
1958
Note that the armband at left is "unused" as it has not been cut to make the armband.
1959-60
1961-62
1963-64
1965-66
1967-68
1969-70
1971-72
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Because of the fragile nature of felt armbands, 1956-60 era USAC armbands may have suffered damage making them tougher to find. Due to the heavier material used on 1961-72 armbands, they tend to hold up better than those made of felt and are therefor easier to find, but are by no means a real easy find.
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* This information is to the best of our knowledge. If anyone has more information, please contact: NI500CC@NI500CC.COM or dar500@indy.rr.com
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