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April 2010 Pic of the Month
A View from the Pit and Paddock: The Dave Friedman Racing Collection

In this May 1965 photograph, racing legend Jimmy Clark pilots the Lotus-Ford racecar to victory at one of racing’s legendary tracks, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. This innovative car’s lightweight chassis, four-wheel independent suspension, rear-mounted Ford V8 engine – combined with the driving skills of Jimmy Clark – helped redefine Indy racing in the 1960s. THF 77244

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