Artwork adorns the garage of the former Formula 1 garages at IMS. There some very creative works by local artists, and they help brighten up a plain stretch of concrete behind the pit grandstands.

One door, the one closest to he gasoline Alley walkway which enters the pits, is a montage of photographs depicting the race’s history. No one reading this should be surprised that this is my favorite door.

I spent a lot of time looking at the individual photos, which are placed randomly. I’m not saying I’m old, but I remembered too many of them firsthand.

My primitive computer skills do not allow me to home in on individual scenes, but I was able to split the photo of the door into two segments.

Enlarge the photos to get a better look.

Top left- he Master Control Tower, which replaced the second pagoda in 1957. Top right-Larry Bisceglia, who arrived at IMS on May 1 every year for more than 40 years.

Bottom row, second from left- Mickey Thompson’s first speedway car. My brother and I went to the track in late fall and watched from E stand as this car tested for the first time.

Middle above the word “Greatest”= the old Gasoline Alley banner. next to that- viewing scaffolds, popular until banned after 1960. Next -Janet Guthrie.

Top row, second from right- the start, probably in the early 60s.

Middle- two photos of fans and their cars. In the second one- did someone hide in the trunk and get in?

Bottom row-far left the old scoreboard that was in turns 1 and 4.I really liked these boards. The race was much easier to follow than it is today on the video boards.

Bottom row second from tight- A jubilant Wilbur Shaw in Victory Lane. I believe it is 1940.

I love the way the door blended old and new, and the way the photos of different eras sit next to each other. I plan to spend more time studying this door Friday and Saturday.

Doug, after the race, I’m in the market for a new garage door. Name your price.