Racing Driver Tom Sneva in Victory Lane after Winning the Indianapolis 500, 1983
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Artifact Overview
Tom Sneva left a budding career as a math teacher to become a professional racing driver. He made his first appearance at the Indianapolis 500 in 1974 and, three years later, set a record when he qualified for the race at 200.535 mph. After finishing second in 1977, 1978 and 1980, Sneva won the Indy 500 in 1983.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Date Made
1984
Subject Date
1983
Creators
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2019.84.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Ink
Newsprint
Paper (Fiber product)
Photographic materials
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Handwriting
Typewriting
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 9 in
Width: 6.875 in
Inscriptions
back, top of print: "(auto race driver)"
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