8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1928 Packard race car being checked out by three men, driver behind wheel. Inscribed on photo back; Packard Motor Car Co. Proving Grounds 2.5 mile concrete speedway, Utica, Mich., inauguration ceremonies 14 June 1928; Leon Duray, 91-cubic inch front drive Miller special #4, set closed course one lap record of 148.17-mph, thus did proving ground track become the world's fastest speedway, a title held until the opening of Monza in Italy after WWII.
Item # EB01e902
Photo courtesy of the Detroit Public Library, National Automotive History Collection and used with permission.
8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of two Packards three-quarter rear view, steering wheel and gages visible. Inscribed on photo back; Packard special race cars - 1919 '905' racer (larger), 12-cylinder, second 1923 racer (smaller) 6-cylinder, designed by Ralph DePauma.
Item # EB01e787
Photo courtesy of the Detroit Public Library, National Automotive History Collection and used with permission.
8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1927 Packard rounding corner during a race, male driver and passenger; sign with #42 on right side of car. Inscribed on photo back; Model 226, 5-person touring car.
Item # EB01d162
Photo courtesy of the Detroit Public Library, National Automotive History Collection and used with permission.
8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1923 Packard special speedster, three-quarter left front view, light in color, male driver, three men standing behind, outside Packard plant.
Item # EB01d117
Photo courtesy of the Detroit Public Library, National Automotive History Collection and used with permission.
7.5x9.5 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of two 1928 Packard race cars on track at proving grounds. Inscribed on photo back; Packard Motor Car Co. Proving Grounds 2.5 mile concrete speedway, Utica, Mich., inauguration ceremonies 14 June 1928; Leon Duray, 91-cubic inch front drive Miller special #4, & Norman Batton, #22, coming out of curve at 140-mph.
Item # EB01e901
Photo courtesy of the Detroit Public Library, National Automotive History Collection and used with permission.
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