LAKE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS PHOTO SCRAPBOOK

Charles "Dutch" Baumann of Indianapolis sits in his car, ready to go, at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Crown Point, Ind. on July 15, 1928.  Baumann was the feature winner that day.  In the picture, second from the right, is auto racing pioneer, Art Chevrolet.
(Jerry Murawski Collection)

Midget racing, circa 1940, at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Crown Point, Ind.
(Bob Sheldon Photo Collection)

Midget racing, circa 1940, at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Crown Point, Ind.
(Bob Sheldon Photo Collection)

California's Duane Carter sits in his midget at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Crown Point, Ind. on October 5, 1947.  Carter won a 150-lap event at the one-mile dirt track that day.
(Ed Hitze Photo)