Kiwanis Grand Prix, Riverside, California, July 1959

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 1959, California's Riverside International Raceway hosted the Kiwanis Grand Prix. Richie Ginther piloted a Ferrari to victory over a field of Porsches, Maseratis, and Lotuses.

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 1959, California's Riverside International Raceway hosted the Kiwanis Grand Prix. Richie Ginther piloted a Ferrari to victory over a field of Porsches, Maseratis, and Lotuses.

Artifact

Photographic print

Date Made

18 July 1959 - 19 July 1959

Subject Date

18 July 1959 - 19 July 1959

Collection Title

Dave Friedman Collection 

 On Exhibit

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

2009.158.7000

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 3.25 in

Width: 5 in

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