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Submitted by Dave on Thu, 01/08/2009 - 6:03pm.
August 25, 1923. Montgomery County, Maryland. "Auto races, Rockville Fair." National Photo Company Collection glass negative. View full size.
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Go Speed Racer!
Submitted by Ned on Fri, 06/12/2009 - 10:06pm.
This is a great shot. I bet they made a hell of a racket as they went hurtling by. The crowd must have loved it.
Great Photo
Submitted by tsturm on Tue, 01/13/2009 - 12:02am.
The photo was taken at a great angle - you don't see that very often in pictures from that era. And I love the details on the drivers as they are hurtling down the track. That must have been quite a thrillride!
So cool
Submitted by Anonymous Tipster on Thu, 01/08/2009 - 7:42pm.
Man, this looks so rad. Like driving a coffin on wheels. Too fun!
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