- Indianapolis Motor Speedway Credentials -
Celluloid, Cardboard, Pin Back, Pin Back Buttons, Buttons & Miscellaneous
1909-Present
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Since the Speedways opening in 1909, credentials have been issued to seperate
fan from driver, worker from mechanic and so on. Pit Badge
Credentials can be broken down into several catagories: Race Day/Race Day Official, Season
Track Pass, Temporary Track Pass and Miscellaneous. Examples are shown below.
As many pre-1932 credentials are rare and very hard to find, especially those from
before World War One, not all varieties and types are accounted for at this time.
Where possible, a representation will be given from each year.
credentials have already been covered so this section will concentrate on other types of
credentials from 1909 to present. Arm bands could also be considered a credential, but
they will be covered on another page.
Construction of credentials consists of several different types as well:
Celluloid, Pin Back Button, Button, Pin Back, Cardboard/Pasteboard and Thin Cardboard and Medium to Heavy Paper Ribbon.
Examples are shown below.
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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