Start of the 24 Heures du Mans (24 Hours of Le Mans) Race, June 1967
THF132680 / Start of the 24 Heures du Mans (24 Hours of Le Mans) Race, June 1967
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Artifact Overview
The "Le Mans start" was one of the French endurance race's more unusual customs. Drivers started on their feet, across the track from their respective cars. When the flag dropped, they ran to their vehicles, scrambled inside, and started the cars -- often not bothering to strap in until they were underway. Safety concerns ended the Le Mans start after 1969.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Negative (Photograph)
Date Made
10 June 1967
Subject Date
10 June 1967
Creators
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2009.158.N.670627.23
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Technique
Photographic processes
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 0.875 in
Width: 1.375 in
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