8th Annual International Bahamas Speed Weeks, Nassau, November-December 1961

Summary

Dave Friedman has captured and preserved auto racing history through his photography. His work -- and his collection of works by other photographers -- documents key races, vehicles, drivers, and teams. The 1961 Bahamas Speed Weeks featured world-class drivers competing in several sports car trophy races. Friedman snapped this shot during the competitions and at other tropical settings during the event.

Dave Friedman has captured and preserved auto racing history through his photography. His work -- and his collection of works by other photographers -- documents key races, vehicles, drivers, and teams. The 1961 Bahamas Speed Weeks featured world-class drivers competing in several sports car trophy races. Friedman snapped this shot during the competitions and at other tropical settings during the event.

Artifact

Negative (Photograph)

Date Made

27 November 1961 - 10 December 1961

Subject Date

27 November 1961 - 10 December 1961

Collection Title

Dave Friedman Collection 

 On Exhibit

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

2009.158.N.611108.4

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 0.875 in

Width: 1.375 in

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