Balaclava Worn by Lyn St. James, 1986
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Artifact Overview
In 1986, race car driver Lyn St. James was involved in one of the worst crashes at California's Riverside International Raceway. Hit from behind in a narrow turn, St. James's car hit a restraining wall, flipped and burst into flames. Luckily, no serious injuries were sustained. St. James was wearing this racing hood, or balaclava, made of fire-retardant material during this crash.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Balaclava
Date Made
circa 1986
Subject Date
1986
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2011.264.4
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Lyn St. James.
Material
Cotton (Textile)
Color
Brown
Blue
Dimensions
Height: 18 in
Width: 18 in
Inscriptions
On tag: BELL / Racestar
Handwritten on note associated with object: worn by Lyn St James at Riverside crash, 1986 Ford Probe scorched
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