1961 Indianapolis 500 -- Item194

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. In 1961, the Indianapolis 500 celebrated the 50th anniversary of its first running. A.J. Foyt prevailed over Eddie Sachs to take the first of his four Indy 500 victories.

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. In 1961, the Indianapolis 500 celebrated the 50th anniversary of its first running. A.J. Foyt prevailed over Eddie Sachs to take the first of his four Indy 500 victories.

Artifact

Digital image

Subject Date

May 1961

Collection Title

Dave Friedman Collection 

 On Exhibit

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

2009.158.317.11385

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Technique

Digital imaging

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 1204 pixel

Width: 1795 pixel

Resolution: 72 dpi

Depth: 24 bit

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