Racing Driver John Surtees, Winner of the Stardust Grand Prix at Las Vegas, November 12, 1967
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British racing driver John Surtees won several motorcycle championships before moving to Formula One cars in 1960. He quickly established himself as one of the best, winning the F1 World Drivers' Championship in 1964. Surtees also made four appearances at the 24 Hours of Le Mans before retiring from competitive driving in 1972.
British racing driver John Surtees won several motorcycle championships before moving to Formula One cars in 1960. He quickly established himself as one of the best, winning the F1 World Drivers' Championship in 1964. Surtees also made four appearances at the 24 Hours of Le Mans before retiring from competitive driving in 1972.
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
12 November 1967
Creators
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2009.158.195
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 10 in
Width: 8 in
Inscriptions
Text on back: Printed label with handwriting in categories adhered to back of image reads: Must Credit: The Dave Friedman Photo Collection [address] Driver: John Surtees Machine: Lola T26 Date and event: Las Vegas 11-67 This photograph is the copyright of Dave Friedman and must / not be reproduced without the expressed consent of the / photographer.
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