Dave MacDonald in Sears-Allstate Special Before Indianapolis 500, May 1964
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Artifact Overview
Dave MacDonald had raced sports cars since 1960, but he was an Indianapolis 500 rookie when he debuted there in 1964. He piloted a low-profile, rear-engine car that proved difficult to handle in tests. During the race, MacDonald lost control on the second lap and hit the wall. He and fellow driver Eddie Sachs were killed in the fiery crash.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Negative (Photograph)
Date Made
May 1964
Subject Date
May 1964
Creators
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2009.158.4198
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 0.875 in
Width: 1.375 in
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