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Hap Sharp at the Monterey Grand Prix (Laguna Seca 200 Miles), October 1965

THF259822 / Hap Sharp at the Monterey Grand Prix (Laguna Seca 200 Miles), October 1965
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Artifact Overview

Dave Friedman captured and preserved auto racing history through his photography. His work -- and his collection of works by other photographers -- documents key races, cars, drivers, and teams. This photo is from the 1965 Monterey Grand Prix, held at Laguna Seca Raceway near Monterey, California. Walt Hansgen earned the overall victory at the 200-mile race in the #17 Ford-powered Lola T70.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Negative (Photograph)

Date Made

15 October 1965 - 17 October 1965

Subject Date

15 October 1965 - 17 October 1965

Collection Title

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

2009.158.N.651042.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 0.875 in
Width: 1.375 in