1957 Indianapolis Fine Art Print - Sam Hanks Indy 500 Roadster Wall Art Poster
$ 16.64
Description
Driver: Sam Hanks Race Car: Epperly “Belond Exhaust Special” Offy 270 Team: Belond Exhaust / George Salih Authentic Grand Prix Art Series - an original art print by Alex Book created as part of a collection dedicated to the history of Formula 1 racing. The artwork is developed through a digital oil painting process that combines traditional painterly technique with illustration and design, keeping a clear, readable composition and a documentary approach to motorsport history. Sam Hanks and the Epperly "Belond Exhaust Special": A Revolution at the Brickyard The 1957 Indianapolis 500 remains a watershed moment in American open-wheel racing, marking the triumph of technical ingenuity and the crowning achievement of Sam Hanks. A veteran of the "Greatest Spectacle in Racing," Hanks secured his victory on his 13th attempt - a record for persistence at the time. A versatile master of midgets and sprint cars, and the 1953 AAA National Champion, Hanks announced his retirement in Victory Lane, ending a distinguished career at the very pinnacle of the sport. The vehicle that propelled him to this historic win was the Epperly "Belond Exhaust Special," a car that fundamentally altered Indy design philosophy. Engineered by George Salih and built by Quinn Epperly, the chassis featured a revolutionary "lay-down" engine configuration. By tilting the venerable 270 cubic-inch Offenhauser (Offy) DOHC inline-four engine at an angle of 18 degrees from the horizontal, Salih significantly lowered the car's center of gravity and reduced its frontal area. This offset placement also improved weight distribution for the left-turn-only oval, allowing for superior cornering speeds and aerodynamic efficiency. Starting from the middle of the first row, Hanks dominated the race. The "Lay-down Offy" proved so superior that it would win again in 1958 with Jimmy Bryan, validating Salih's radical departure from the traditional upright roadster. Hanks’ victory in the Belond Special stands as a testament to the era’s "backyard" engineering brilliance, where a clever mechanical shift could outpace the establishment and define a legacy. Each art print is produced on museum-grade 175 gsm matte fine art paper using high-quality archival inks for sharp detail, balanced contrast, and long-lasting durability. The print is professionally assembled in the USA from globally sourced materials under controlled production standards, carefully packed for safe shipping, and supplied without a frame so collectors can choose their preferred presentation. EU representative : HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY Product information : Generic brand, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC Care instructions : If the poster does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, dry cloth.
I’ve been around Marmons most of my life, 57 years. The graphics on this shirt are 100% historically accurate. The artist went above and beyond in order to assure this. The quality of the shirt itself is great. It was well packed and quickly shipped . A HIGHLY RECOMMENDED SELLER! 👍
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