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

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)"