Jim Clark, 1964 Indianapolis 500, Indianapolis, Indiana, May 1964

Indianapolis50005-64_0133 / Jim Clark, 1964 Indianapolis 500, Indianapolis, Indiana, May 1964
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Artifact Overview

Defective tires ended Jim Clark's run at the 1964 Indianapolis 500. At 47 laps into the race, the tread separated from Clark's left rear tire, starting a chain reaction that destroyed his left rear suspension. Clark skillfully ditched the damaged car in the speedway infield. He walked away from the scene disappointed, but safe.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Digital image

Subject Date

May 1964

Collection Title

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

2009.158.317.10584

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Technique

Digital imaging

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 1795 pixel
Width: 1204 pixel
Resolution: 72 dpi
Depth: 24 bit

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