The American Show Racer pigeon is known as the "Bird of Dignity". The began in the early 1950s with the finest Racing Homer for their breed type. Levi mentions Show Pen Racers in his book The Pigeon. He describes the early development of the breed in the U.S.A. and early breeders of the variety. In 1952, The American Show Pen Racer Club was formed at the National Show held in Des Moines, Iowa. As years passed, the word “pen” was removed from the club name and it was officially changed to The American Show Racer Association.