Pacific Grand Prix, October 1962

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. This photograph was taken at the 1962 Pacific Grand Prix held at the Laguna Seca Raceway in Monterey, California. Roger Penske, who later enjoyed even greater success as a race team owner, drove to victory.

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. This photograph was taken at the 1962 Pacific Grand Prix held at the Laguna Seca Raceway in Monterey, California. Roger Penske, who later enjoyed even greater success as a race team owner, drove to victory.

Artifact

Negative (Photograph)

Date Made

19 October 1962-21 October 1962

Subject Date

19 October 1962 - 21 October 1962

Collection Title

Dave Friedman Collection 

 On Exhibit

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

2009.158.N.621059.2

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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