Motor Mania- Autopia 1956

I remember when one of my favorite rides was the Autopia. The chance to drive my own car and pretend I was Mario Andretti or Don "the Snake" Prudhomme racing my car towards the finish line. In 1956 when these photos were taken, the Autopia was free- not cost but rather there was no center rail to keep you on the track. The first image also shows an answer to a question, where was the circus tent that Professor Keller used in his Feline show. It appears it was at the end of Main Street in the same location as the Mickey Mouse Club Circus tent.

The second shot illustrated the freedom. In the background parked are the Police cruisers so no ticket for speeding for this young driver.