The NI500CC was founded in 1985 as a non-profit organization with the idea in mind to promote and share information about Indianapolis 500 memorabilia collecting. That first year, membership stood at about 50-75 where as today, it has grown to over 300 worldwide.

If you'd like to join the NI500CC or view the clubs official publication, The Short Chute , please click the Information link:

Check out what's new on the site!

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Short Chute Classifieds NOW ON-LINE!

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What you'll find on the Memorabilia Page:

Programs

Tickets

Yearbooks

Pit Badges

Credentials

Armbands

Panoramic Photos

Glassware

Wilbur Shaw Cars

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Picture of the Week

Wilbur Shaw takes the chekered flag to win the Indianapolis 500 in 1940. The last 50 laps were run under yellow due to rain. Shaw was the first to win two 500's in a row and the second driver to win three.

If you'd like a picture posted here or have a picture request, email dar500@indy.rr.com with your suggestion.

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- Some links to other racing websites -

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway

The IRL Racing Page

The Track Forum Page

Web site about the book "Indy: Racing Before The 500" by Bruce Scott

Dick Wallen's Racing Classics

The Speed TV Racing Page

Penske Racing Page

The Autosport Racing Page

First Turn Productions Racing DVD's Page

The Winchester Old Timers Page

The Quad Cam Ford Page

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