Thank you for your interest in the site. This project is maintained as a historical reference focused on motorsports programs, cards, and related material. The amount of content on this site is currently limited, it is intentionally being built with care and purpose, much like a growing collection. Every article, summary, and data point is researched and verified before publication, with accuracy and historical integrity as the highest priorities. Rather than publishing large volumes of material quickly, the focus is on ensuring that what is available is reliable, documented, and worthy of trust.
If you notice any errors, omissions, or inconsistencies, you are encouraged to reach out—constructive feedback and corrections are always welcomed and help strengthen the accuracy and credibility of the entire collection. Over time, this site will continue to expand while maintaining the same commitment to precision and quality.
Your understanding and feedback are appreciated. I can be contacted at the email address below:
Purchasing for Curation
The Checkered Past is always interested in acquiring original motorsports-related materials for historical curation and documentation. This includes vintage photographs, programs, tickets, cards, promotional items, and other racing ephemera spanning the early eras of motorsports. If you have items that you are considering selling that date from 1900-1979 and believe they may contribute to the preservation of motorsports history, please reach out with a brief description and, if possible, photographs. All inquiries are handled respectfully and professionally.
Transparency Notice
Items acquired for curation may, at times, be retained for archival purposes, used for research and publication, or later sold or exchanged to support ongoing preservation efforts. The Checkered Past operates independently and is not acting as an appraisal service or agent on behalf of sellers.
Explore Our Collection
Many items acquired for curation, research, or preservation may also be available for purchase. You can browse current listings and shop our motorsports collectibles on our eBay store.
Please Note
The Checkered Past is a historical and informational website. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, all content is presented for educational and archival purposes.