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This poster is a vintage Harley-Davidson racing advertisement from
1956, celebrating a series of significant victories on speedway, track, and road courses. It was likely produced for Harley-Davidson dealerships to showcase the brand's dominance in AMA-sanctioned events.
Racing Highlights Featured
The poster details three major wins occurring in late summer 1956:
Langhorne 100-Mile Speedway (Sept. 3, 1956): Everett Brashear took first place, with Johnny Hood in third. Brashear's win at Langhorne was a major comeback after a serious injury earlier in his career.
St. Paul 5-Mile Dirt Track Race (Sept. 1, 1956): Carroll Resweber won with a time of 4 minutes, 35.63 seconds. The poster also notes Al Burke winning the Minnesota State Championship at this event.
Dodge City 100-Mile Road Race (Sept. 3, 1956): Bill Meier secured first place, followed by Barry Bebb in third and Don Hutchinson in fourth.
Historical Context & Value
Significance: This era marked a high point for the Harley-Davidson KR race machine, which dominated flat track and road racing in the 1950s. The riders mentioned, such as Everett Brashear and Carroll Resweber, are legendary figures inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame. |
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