Ford Mustang Driven by Bill Lawton at NHRA Spring Nationals at Bristol Dragway, June 1965
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Nothing symbolizes drag racing quite like the "Christmas tree" -- the series of descending lights that starts a race. The Christmas tree debuted in NHRA competition at the 1963 U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis. The electronic system replaced human flaggers, which both removed people from a dangerous position and ensured even, consistent starts.
Nothing symbolizes drag racing quite like the "Christmas tree" -- the series of descending lights that starts a race. The Christmas tree debuted in NHRA competition at the 1963 U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis. The electronic system replaced human flaggers, which both removed people from a dangerous position and ensured even, consistent starts.
Artifact
Photographic print
Date Made
03 June 1965 - 08 June 1965
Subject Date
03 June 1965 - 08 June 1965
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2009.158.P.145568.53
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 8.00 in
Width: 10.00 in
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