Driver Dave MacDonald before the Indianapolis 500 Race, May 30, 1964
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Dave MacDonald had raced sports cars since 1960, but he was an Indianapolis 500 rookie when he debuted there in 1964. He piloted a low-profile, rear-engine car that proved difficult to handle in tests. During the race, MacDonald lost control on the second lap and hit the wall. He and fellow driver Eddie Sachs were killed in the fiery crash.
Dave MacDonald had raced sports cars since 1960, but he was an Indianapolis 500 rookie when he debuted there in 1964. He piloted a low-profile, rear-engine car that proved difficult to handle in tests. During the race, MacDonald lost control on the second lap and hit the wall. He and fellow driver Eddie Sachs were killed in the fiery crash.
Artifact
Photographic print
Date Made
30 May 1964
Subject Date
30 May 1964
Creators
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2009.158.176
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 6.5 in
Width: 9.5 in
Inscriptions
Ink stamp label with handwriting in categories adhered to back of image reads: Dave Friedman Photograph/ Driver: Dave McDonald (sic) Machine: Mickey Thompson Indy Car Date and event: Indy 500 5-654/ Remarks: Last Photo taken alive This photograph is the copyright of Dave Friedman / and must not be reproduced without the expressed / permission of the photographer.
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