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- Racing Driver Tom Sneva in Victory Lane after Winning the Indianapolis 500, 1983 - 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.
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Racing Driver Tom Sneva in Victory Lane after Winning the Indianapolis 500, 1983
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.
- The Fastest Men in the World, On Wheels, 1971 - This book examines the quest for the land speed record. Images from the book show a converted vegetable stand where Bob and Bill Summers built Goldenrod, the vehicle that broke the land speed record for wheel-driven cars in 1965.
- 1971
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The Fastest Men in the World, On Wheels, 1971
This book examines the quest for the land speed record. Images from the book show a converted vegetable stand where Bob and Bill Summers built Goldenrod, the vehicle that broke the land speed record for wheel-driven cars in 1965.
- E-M-F, Flanders, Studebaker Photographs, ca. 1910-1914 -- Item 118 - Founded in 1852, Studebaker was the world's largest manufacturer of horse-drawn vehicles by 1900. It entered the automobile business with understandable caution. Studebaker contracted with the Everitt-Metzger-Flanders Company in 1908 to sell E-M-F cars through Studebaker's extensive network of wagon dealers. Studebaker ultimately purchased E-M-F and its facilities and began building gasoline-powered cars under the Studebaker name for 1913.
- 1910-1914
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E-M-F, Flanders, Studebaker Photographs, ca. 1910-1914 -- Item 118
Founded in 1852, Studebaker was the world's largest manufacturer of horse-drawn vehicles by 1900. It entered the automobile business with understandable caution. Studebaker contracted with the Everitt-Metzger-Flanders Company in 1908 to sell E-M-F cars through Studebaker's extensive network of wagon dealers. Studebaker ultimately purchased E-M-F and its facilities and began building gasoline-powered cars under the Studebaker name for 1913.
- Round 2 "Auto World: 2019 Brittany Force Top Fuel Dragster" Diecast Model, 2019 - Brittany Force launched her NHRA Top Fuel drag racing career in 2013. She earned the Auto Club Road to the Future Award -- NHRA's Rookie of the Year prize -- that season and won the Top Fuel Championship in 2017. Drag racing is a Force family tradition. Brittany's father, John, and sisters, Ashley and Courtney, also competed successfully in the sport.
- 2019
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Round 2 "Auto World: 2019 Brittany Force Top Fuel Dragster" Diecast Model, 2019
Brittany Force launched her NHRA Top Fuel drag racing career in 2013. She earned the Auto Club Road to the Future Award -- NHRA's Rookie of the Year prize -- that season and won the Top Fuel Championship in 2017. Drag racing is a Force family tradition. Brittany's father, John, and sisters, Ashley and Courtney, also competed successfully in the sport.
- "Auto Racing in Michigan, Spectacular Family Entertainment," 2010 - Families looking for some racing fun could choose from 23 tracks throughout Michigan in 2010. This brochure, produced by the Michigan Speedway Promoters Association, showed enthusiasts were to find the closest race track.
- 2010
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"Auto Racing in Michigan, Spectacular Family Entertainment," 2010
Families looking for some racing fun could choose from 23 tracks throughout Michigan in 2010. This brochure, produced by the Michigan Speedway Promoters Association, showed enthusiasts were to find the closest race track.
- Letter from Henry Ford to Milton Bryant Concerning Auto Racing, 1902 - Less than three months after defeating Alexander Winton, Henry Ford was anxious to stay in the forefront of American racing. In this letter, he explains to his brother-in-law, Milton Bryant, the potential for big money and advertising in match races and his desire to run a race against Henri Fournier, one of the world's fastest drivers at the time. Ford's interest in racing, however, soon put him at odds with the investors of the Henry Ford Company, Ford's second automobile company. Before the end of 1902, Henry was bought out of the company (which changed its name to Cadillac under the guidance of Henry Leland) and on his way to forming Ford Motor Company in June 1903.
- January 06, 1902
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Letter from Henry Ford to Milton Bryant Concerning Auto Racing, 1902
Less than three months after defeating Alexander Winton, Henry Ford was anxious to stay in the forefront of American racing. In this letter, he explains to his brother-in-law, Milton Bryant, the potential for big money and advertising in match races and his desire to run a race against Henri Fournier, one of the world's fastest drivers at the time. Ford's interest in racing, however, soon put him at odds with the investors of the Henry Ford Company, Ford's second automobile company. Before the end of 1902, Henry was bought out of the company (which changed its name to Cadillac under the guidance of Henry Leland) and on his way to forming Ford Motor Company in June 1903.
- Racing Jumpsuit Worn by Lyn St. James, 1995 - Lyn St. James's drive and determination led to a successful racing career. St. James has competed in top professional races worldwide since the mid-1970s. She established the Complete Driver Academy in 1994, where she continues to inspire and train future female race car drivers. St. James wore this racing jumpsuit during the 1995 season.
- 1995
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Racing Jumpsuit Worn by Lyn St. James, 1995
Lyn St. James's drive and determination led to a successful racing career. St. James has competed in top professional races worldwide since the mid-1970s. She established the Complete Driver Academy in 1994, where she continues to inspire and train future female race car drivers. St. James wore this racing jumpsuit during the 1995 season.
- Scrapbook, National Motor Car Company Auto Racing, Race Cars and Drivers, 1911-1914 - National was formed in Indianapolis in 1900 as a maker of electric cars, but it transitioned to gasoline six years later. The company had an active racing program. This scrapbook, assembled by a distributor in Los Angeles, tracked National's motorsport successes. The company's annual production peaked at something over 1,800 cars in 1915. National ended operations in 1924.
- 1911-1914
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Scrapbook, National Motor Car Company Auto Racing, Race Cars and Drivers, 1911-1914
National was formed in Indianapolis in 1900 as a maker of electric cars, but it transitioned to gasoline six years later. The company had an active racing program. This scrapbook, assembled by a distributor in Los Angeles, tracked National's motorsport successes. The company's annual production peaked at something over 1,800 cars in 1915. National ended operations in 1924.
- "Auto Racing Isn't Dangerous" Clip from Interview with Al Unser, Sr., 2009 - Even in a family of racing legends, Al Unser, Sr., stood out. He earned 39 wins in national championship races and three national titles. He earned two overall victories at Pikes Peak and an IROC championship. But his defining achievements were his four wins at the Indianapolis 500. The Henry Ford interviewed Unser at the Unser Racing Museum in 2009.
- January 06, 2009
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"Auto Racing Isn't Dangerous" Clip from Interview with Al Unser, Sr., 2009
Even in a family of racing legends, Al Unser, Sr., stood out. He earned 39 wins in national championship races and three national titles. He earned two overall victories at Pikes Peak and an IROC championship. But his defining achievements were his four wins at the Indianapolis 500. The Henry Ford interviewed Unser at the Unser Racing Museum in 2009.
- "The Dangers of Auto Racing" Clip from Interview with Al Unser, Jr., 2009 - Al Unser, Jr., followed his father, Al, and uncle, Bobby, to Victory Lane at the Indianapolis 500 with wins in 1992 and 1994. Unser also competed in the 1993 Daytona 500. In 2009, staff from The Henry Ford interviewed Al Unser, Jr., at the Unser Racing Museum in Albuquerque, New Mexico, as part of the Collecting Innovation Today Oral History Project.
- January 06, 2009
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"The Dangers of Auto Racing" Clip from Interview with Al Unser, Jr., 2009
Al Unser, Jr., followed his father, Al, and uncle, Bobby, to Victory Lane at the Indianapolis 500 with wins in 1992 and 1994. Unser also competed in the 1993 Daytona 500. In 2009, staff from The Henry Ford interviewed Al Unser, Jr., at the Unser Racing Museum in Albuquerque, New Mexico, as part of the Collecting Innovation Today Oral History Project.