Automobile Racing--Indianapolis, 1911--Item 51
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Artifact Overview
Bob Burman entertained the crowd before the start of the first Indianapolis 500, in May 1911, with demonstration laps in his Blitzen Benz. The month before, Burman had set a land speed record of 141.732 miles per hour with the car. Burman competed in the actual 1911 Indy 500 race with a different Benz and finished in 19th place.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Date Made
1911-1911
Subject Date
1911
Creators
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
P.O.2708
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 3.5 in
Width: 4.625 in
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