Barney Oldfield, #3 Stutz, Indianapolis Speedway, 1914
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After teaming with Henry Ford to drive Ford's "999" race car in 1902, Barney Oldfield became America's first nationally famous racing driver. Though perhaps better known for his thrilling exhibition races staged around the country, Oldfield competed twice in the Indianapolis 500. He finished fifth with the #3 Stutz in 1914, and fifth with the #15 Delage in 1916.
After teaming with Henry Ford to drive Ford's "999" race car in 1902, Barney Oldfield became America's first nationally famous racing driver. Though perhaps better known for his thrilling exhibition races staged around the country, Oldfield competed twice in the Indianapolis 500. He finished fifth with the #3 Stutz in 1914, and fifth with the #15 Delage in 1916.
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
1914
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2009.103.P.829.24
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 8.00 in
Width: 10.00 in
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