John Clark Racing Photographs
The John Clark racing photographs consist of 35mm color slides covering an array of races including motocross motorcycles, off-road trucks, Indy cars, and various levels of stock car racing including Busch Grand National series, Craftsman Truck series, and Winston Cup series.
Biographical / Historical Note
For over 20 years, John Clark combined his personal passion for all things speed-related with a professional career. Starting with casual photographs of APBA powerboat racing, Clark refocused his efforts on automobile racing. Clark covered a variety of racing series including NASCAR, CART, IRL, SCORE off-road truck racing, the Pikes Peak Hill Climb, and NHRA drag racing, with many of his images published in national and regional racing and automotive magazines.
Scope and Content Note
The John Clark racing photographs consist of 35mm color slides, photographic prints, and negatives covering an array of races including motocross motorcycles, off-road trucks, Indy cars, and various levels of stock car racing including Busch Grand National series, Craftsman Truck series, and Winston Cup series. Most of the races took place in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, and Nevada with additional races held in North Carolina and Pennsylvania.
Collection Details
Object ID: 2011.125.0
Creator: Clark, John G. (Photographer)
Inclusive Dates: 1994-2000
Size: 12.4 cubic ft.
Language: English
Collection Access & Use
Item Location: Not Currently On Exhibit
Access Restrictions: The photographs are open for research.
Credit: From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Photographs Gift of John G. Clark.
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"Second Turn Scramble," Steel City MX, Delmont, Pennsylvania, September 6, 1998
Artifact
Slide (Photograph)
Creators
Keywords
Object ID
2011.125.4
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Photographs Gift of John G. Clark.
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
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"Second Turn Scramble," Steel City MX, Delmont, Pennsylvania, September 6, 1998
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Ryan Hughes in Mid-Air, Steel City MX, Delmont, Pennsylvania, September 6, 1998
Artifact
Slide (Photograph)
Creators
Keywords
Object ID
2011.125.5
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Photographs Gift of John G. Clark.
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
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Ryan Hughes in Mid-Air, Steel City MX, Delmont, Pennsylvania, September 6, 1998
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Trucks Rounding Turn, Goodwrench Service Plus/AC Delco 300, Phoenix International Raceway, October 24, 1998
Details
Trucks Rounding Turn, Goodwrench Service Plus/AC Delco 300, Phoenix International Raceway, October 24, 1998
Artifact
Slide (Photograph)
Summary
NASCAR launched its nationwide truck series in 1995. Instead of automobiles, drivers competed in racing vehicles based on production pickups. Craftsman, the popular brand of tools established by Sears, was the title sponsor from 1995 through 2008. Many young drivers got their start in the truck series before moving up to NASCAR's top-level Cup Series.
Creators
Keywords
Object ID
2011.125.9
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Photographs Gift of John G. Clark.
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
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Trucks Rounding Turn, Goodwrench Service Plus/AC Delco 300, Phoenix International Raceway, October 24, 1998
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Off-Road Truck Mid-Air during Race, Laughlin, Nevada, October 4-8, 1996
Artifact
Slide (Photograph)
Creators
Keywords
Object ID
2011.125.15
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Photographs Gift of John G. Clark.
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
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Off-Road Truck Mid-Air during Race, Laughlin, Nevada, October 4-8, 1996
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Rod Millen at Finish Line, Pikes Peak Hill Climb, Pikes Peak, Colorado, July 4, 1997
Artifact
Slide (Photograph)
Date Made
1997
Summary
First held in 1915, Colorado's Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is known as the "Race to the Clouds." Cars climb 4,270 feet over the 12.42-mile race course. Drivers negotiate 156 turns along the twisting mountain route. Few of those turns are protected by guard rails, and some have drop-offs exceeding 1,000 feet.
Creators
Keywords
Object ID
2011.125.17
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Photographs Gift of John G. Clark.
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
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Rod Millen at Finish Line, Pikes Peak Hill Climb, Pikes Peak, Colorado, July 4, 1997
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Mike Wallace, Chevy Trucks Challenge, Walt Disney World Speedway, January 18, 1998
Artifact
Slide (Photograph)
Summary
Mike Wallace debuted in NASCAR's minor league Busch Series in 1990 and, over the next 30 years, earned four wins and 66 top-ten finishes. Wallace began racing in NASCAR's truck series when it launched in 1995. He appeared in 115 truck races over 14 years. Wallace also ran 197 races in NASCAR's top-level Cup Series from 1991 through 2015.
Creators
Keywords
Object ID
2011.125.6
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Photographs Gift of John G. Clark.
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
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Mike Wallace, Chevy Trucks Challenge, Walt Disney World Speedway, January 18, 1998
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Truck Interior, Tucson Raceway Park, May 25, 1996
Artifact
Slide (Photograph)
Summary
NASCAR launched its nationwide truck series in 1995. Instead of automobiles, drivers competed in racing vehicles based on production pickups. Craftsman, the popular brand of tools established by Sears, was the title sponsor from 1995 through 2008. Many young drivers got their start in the truck series before moving up to NASCAR's top-level Cup Series.
Creators
Keywords
Object ID
2011.125.8
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Photographs Gift of John G. Clark.
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
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Truck Interior, Tucson Raceway Park, May 25, 1996
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Group of Four Craftsman Trucks, Dodge California 250, Mesa Marin Raceway, Bakersfield, California, March 26, 2000
Details
Group of Four Craftsman Trucks, Dodge California 250, Mesa Marin Raceway, Bakersfield, California, March 26, 2000
Artifact
Slide (Photograph)
Summary
NASCAR launched its nationwide truck series in 1995. Instead of automobiles, drivers competed in racing vehicles based on production pickups. Craftsman, the popular brand of tools established by Sears, was the title sponsor from 1995 through 2008. Many young drivers got their start in the truck series before moving up to NASCAR's top-level Cup Series.
Creators
Object ID
2011.125.10
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Photographs Gift of John G. Clark.
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
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Group of Four Craftsman Trucks, Dodge California 250, Mesa Marin Raceway, Bakersfield, California, March 26, 2000
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Scott Sharp, Car #8, Leads Pack during Dura-Lube 200, Phoenix International Raceway, March 22, 1998
Details
Scott Sharp, Car #8, Leads Pack during Dura-Lube 200, Phoenix International Raceway, March 22, 1998
Artifact
Slide (Photograph)
Creators
Keywords
Object ID
2011.125.14
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Photographs Gift of John G. Clark.
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
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Scott Sharp, Car #8, Leads Pack during Dura-Lube 200, Phoenix International Raceway, March 22, 1998
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