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- Endorsement for Kitchel's Liniment, Showing Barney Oldfield Riding a Bicycle, 1896 - Automobile racing legend Barney Oldfield began his racing career on two wheels. In 1894, the sixteen-year-old Ohioan entered his first bicycle race -- he finished second. Over the next several years, the young cyclist competed in a number of competitions throughout the country. The budding showman also found time to promote various products, like Kitchel's Liniment.
- 1896
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Endorsement for Kitchel's Liniment, Showing Barney Oldfield Riding a Bicycle, 1896
Automobile racing legend Barney Oldfield began his racing career on two wheels. In 1894, the sixteen-year-old Ohioan entered his first bicycle race -- he finished second. Over the next several years, the young cyclist competed in a number of competitions throughout the country. The budding showman also found time to promote various products, like Kitchel's Liniment.
- Barney Oldfield Greeting a "Safety First" Dog, New Jersey, 1936 - Barney Oldfield remained active in racing and the automotive industry after his last professional race in 1918. The showman attended and refereed racing meets, ran a tire company, drove a tractor faster than a mile a minute, test drove vehicles and appeared in movies. In the 1930s, Oldfield--who survived several racing accidents and had lost race track colleagues--campaigned for safe driving.
- 1936
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Barney Oldfield Greeting a "Safety First" Dog, New Jersey, 1936
Barney Oldfield remained active in racing and the automotive industry after his last professional race in 1918. The showman attended and refereed racing meets, ran a tire company, drove a tractor faster than a mile a minute, test drove vehicles and appeared in movies. In the 1930s, Oldfield--who survived several racing accidents and had lost race track colleagues--campaigned for safe driving.
- Barney Oldfield and Lincoln Beachey Racing, Columbus, Ohio, 1914 - In this photograph from 1914 Barney Oldfield races his car against an airplane flown by Lincoln Beachey. Each man was renowned for either his racing or flying skill. Oldfield and Beachey partnered to perform daring feats throughout the country, selling tickets to eager spectators wanting to see these modern machines and to be entertained.
- 1914
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Barney Oldfield and Lincoln Beachey Racing, Columbus, Ohio, 1914
In this photograph from 1914 Barney Oldfield races his car against an airplane flown by Lincoln Beachey. Each man was renowned for either his racing or flying skill. Oldfield and Beachey partnered to perform daring feats throughout the country, selling tickets to eager spectators wanting to see these modern machines and to be entertained.
- Barney Oldfield and Advertising Poster Outside a Chrysler Dealership, circa 1936 - Barney Oldfield found ways to stay in the public spotlight well after his last professional race in 1918. The showman attended and refereed racing meets, ran a tire company, drove a tractor faster than a mile a minute, and appeared in movies and on the radio. In the mid-1930s, Oldfield joined with Plymouth to promote the car's performance and safety features.
- circa 1936
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Barney Oldfield and Advertising Poster Outside a Chrysler Dealership, circa 1936
Barney Oldfield found ways to stay in the public spotlight well after his last professional race in 1918. The showman attended and refereed racing meets, ran a tire company, drove a tractor faster than a mile a minute, and appeared in movies and on the radio. In the mid-1930s, Oldfield joined with Plymouth to promote the car's performance and safety features.
- Barney Oldfield in "Lightning Benz" next to Ralph DePalma in a Fiat, Daytona Beach, Florida, March 16, 1910 - On March 16, 1910, Barney Oldfield sped down the ocean-washed sands at Daytona Beach, Florida. Piloting the "Lightning Benz," Oldfield topped 131 miles per hour to set a new one-mile world's speed record -- exceeding the previous mark of 127.6 mph. A week later, Oldfield broke the two-mile and one-kilometer speed records in the same vehicle.
- March 16, 1910
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Barney Oldfield in "Lightning Benz" next to Ralph DePalma in a Fiat, Daytona Beach, Florida, March 16, 1910
On March 16, 1910, Barney Oldfield sped down the ocean-washed sands at Daytona Beach, Florida. Piloting the "Lightning Benz," Oldfield topped 131 miles per hour to set a new one-mile world's speed record -- exceeding the previous mark of 127.6 mph. A week later, Oldfield broke the two-mile and one-kilometer speed records in the same vehicle.
- Barney Oldfield and Former Boxing Champion Jim Jeffries in "Blitzen Benz," 1910 - In 1910, Barney Oldfield piloted the "Blitzen Benz." This powerful, German-made machine was built for speed. With Oldfield behind the wheel, the vehicle broke numerous track records throughout the year, including the world's land speed record. This photo shows the auto racing legend behind the wheel with former boxing champion Jim Jeffries.
- 1910
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Barney Oldfield and Former Boxing Champion Jim Jeffries in "Blitzen Benz," 1910
In 1910, Barney Oldfield piloted the "Blitzen Benz." This powerful, German-made machine was built for speed. With Oldfield behind the wheel, the vehicle broke numerous track records throughout the year, including the world's land speed record. This photo shows the auto racing legend behind the wheel with former boxing champion Jim Jeffries.
- Barney Oldfield Driving the "Blitzen Benz" Car on a Racetrack, 1910 - In 1910, Barney Oldfield piloted the "Blitzen Benz." This powerful, German-made machine was built for speed. In March, the existing world's land speed record fell as the race car -- then named "Lightning Benz" -- bolted down the sands of Daytona Beach, Florida, at over 131 miles per hour. With Oldfield behind the wheel, the vehicle broke numerous track records throughout the year.
- 1910
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Barney Oldfield Driving the "Blitzen Benz" Car on a Racetrack, 1910
In 1910, Barney Oldfield piloted the "Blitzen Benz." This powerful, German-made machine was built for speed. In March, the existing world's land speed record fell as the race car -- then named "Lightning Benz" -- bolted down the sands of Daytona Beach, Florida, at over 131 miles per hour. With Oldfield behind the wheel, the vehicle broke numerous track records throughout the year.
- Anita King Introducing Barney Oldfield at Ascot Speedway, Los Angeles, California, 1917 - Film star and daredevil Anita King introduces racing hero Barney Oldfield at Ascot Speedway in 1917. Behind them is Oldfield's streamlined race car, the Miller "Golden Submarine." The two celebrities acted in some of the same movies and made publicity appearances together. King "lovingly" autographed this photograph for Oldfield.
- 1917
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Anita King Introducing Barney Oldfield at Ascot Speedway, Los Angeles, California, 1917
Film star and daredevil Anita King introduces racing hero Barney Oldfield at Ascot Speedway in 1917. Behind them is Oldfield's streamlined race car, the Miller "Golden Submarine." The two celebrities acted in some of the same movies and made publicity appearances together. King "lovingly" autographed this photograph for Oldfield.
- Ticket for the Beachey vs. Oldfield Racing Competition, "Championship of the Universe," Oakland, California, 1914 - Barney Oldfield and Lincoln Beachey partnered in 1914 and held exhibition races for eager spectators. Oldfield drove his race car while above Beachey flew his plane. This promotional ticket features images of both daredevils and claimed that the race was for the "Championship of Universe."
- 1914
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Ticket for the Beachey vs. Oldfield Racing Competition, "Championship of the Universe," Oakland, California, 1914
Barney Oldfield and Lincoln Beachey partnered in 1914 and held exhibition races for eager spectators. Oldfield drove his race car while above Beachey flew his plane. This promotional ticket features images of both daredevils and claimed that the race was for the "Championship of Universe."
- Barney Oldfield Advertising Postcard for Plymouth Automobiles, circa 1935 - Barney Oldfield found ways to stay in the public spotlight well after his last professional race in 1918. The showman attended and refereed racing meets, ran a tire company, drove a tractor faster than a mile a minute, and appeared in movies and on the radio. In the mid-1930s, Oldfield joined with Plymouth to promote the car's performance and safety features.
- circa 1935
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Barney Oldfield Advertising Postcard for Plymouth Automobiles, circa 1935
Barney Oldfield found ways to stay in the public spotlight well after his last professional race in 1918. The showman attended and refereed racing meets, ran a tire company, drove a tractor faster than a mile a minute, and appeared in movies and on the radio. In the mid-1930s, Oldfield joined with Plymouth to promote the car's performance and safety features.