Racing Harness, circa 1980
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Artifact Overview
Bobby Unser personally made many of the safety harnesses he used early in his racing career, often adapting them from aircraft and parachute belts. Unser designed this strap to keep a driver's head from moving too much during turns. The looped end slipped over the shoulder while the hook was fastened to the helmet.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Harness
Date Made
circa 1980
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2009.171.116
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Bobby and Lisa Unser.
Material
Canvas
Duct tape
Metal
Tape (Material)
Leather
Color
Black (Color)
Gray (Color)
Brown
Dimensions
Width: 8.5 in
Length: 0.5 in
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