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The stamp will be a "Forever Stamp," always equal in value to the current First Class Mail 1-ounce letter regardless of price changes in the future.
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Good picture here:
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Interesting. Didn't know the track had a jump as part of the circuit, where the front tires leave the ground.
Too bad they could not have chosen an artist who was more knowledgable about the track. On top of that, the debris fence looks like something from the '60s or later.
That is one Epic Fail
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It reminds me of something I've seen before, can't put my finger on it tho... something from the '40's.Originally posted by Max Revs View PostInteresting. Didn't know the track had a jump as part of the circuit, where the front tires leave the ground.
Too bad they could not have chosen an artist who was more knowledgable about the track. On top of that, the debris fence looks like something from the '60s or later.
That is one Epic Fail .
Looks a little weird to me too.Comment
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I'm just glad there's a stamp
It's got the right color and number 
Conveys history and speed. I like it. 
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Brian's WishComment
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I love it."The track will choose who's going to win."
Tony KanaanComment
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I like it. I it looks like Ray is really "hauling the mail"...
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About the stamp. I notice that it is a "Forever" stamp. Which means that when postal rates go up, you can use this stamp without adding the increase.
It is Art Deco, which means you can take liberties. I like it.Comment
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I'm going to buy me a s-load of them stamps!
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I'm pretty sure it's supposed to be the original grandstand, admittedly on the wrong side.Originally posted by Max Revs View Post
I like it. Very reminiscent of vintage Grand Prix posters.
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I like. I’ll be picking up some of these as soon as I can.IndyCar Advocate: A blog about enjoying the best sport in the world! Stop on by!
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Are you implying that a surface of three million bricks is so billiard-table-smooth tyres would always remain glued to it?Originally posted by Max Revs View Post"An emphasis was placed on drivers with road racing backgrounds which meant drivers from open wheel, oval track racing were at a disadvantage. That led Tony George to create the IRL." -Indy Review 1996Comment
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1) It's a stamp.
2) Stamps are small. Ergo,
3) Almost no one will care if "the car is off the ground," "the grandstands are on the wrong side," etc..."I didn't hear a single comment about airboxes, "carbashians", or how terrible the car looked. I did see dozens and dozens of little kids in awe of the speed and how cool the cars looked. We should learn from our children."
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This provides the background. Thanks. I guess they looked into a mirror when they drafted the design. As the bumps discussions, I assume this 'lifting on the ground' approach is some sort of art technique that is acceptable in artistic circles and should not be viewed as an attempt to make a realistic rendering. The oblong tires, for example, should reinforce that.Originally posted by nx13688 View PostI'm pretty sure it's supposed to be the original grandstand, admittedly on the wrong side.
I like it. Very reminiscent of vintage Grand Prix posters.
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I knew SOMEONE would find a reason to complain about these. Sort of like the argument about whether the car on the commemorative quarter had an air box or a roll hoop. Ai ai ai.
Manus haec inimica tyrannis ense petit placidam sub libertate quietem.Comment
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OT--Anyone know why the tires are shaped like they are in the photograph of Ray Harroun's car?Comment
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