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- Automobile Racing Goggles, Used by Joe Tracy, circa 1905 - Drivers racing in early open cars -- most without windshields -- faced particular dangers to their eyes. Dust, mud or oil could make it difficult to see the track, and flying stones might cause permanent injury. Goggles were essential equipment. These goggles belonged to Joe Tracy, who drove the Locomobile race car "Old 16" in the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup race.
- circa 1905
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Automobile Racing Goggles, Used by Joe Tracy, circa 1905
Drivers racing in early open cars -- most without windshields -- faced particular dangers to their eyes. Dust, mud or oil could make it difficult to see the track, and flying stones might cause permanent injury. Goggles were essential equipment. These goggles belonged to Joe Tracy, who drove the Locomobile race car "Old 16" in the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup race.
- Burglar Alarm, 1916-1940 -
- 1916-1940
- Collections - Artifact
Burglar Alarm, 1916-1940
- Racing Goggles Worn by Stirling Moss during His Career-Ending Crash, 1962 - Sir Stirling Moss ranked as one of Great Britain's finest racing drivers, having earned 212 wins in 529 starts. He finished in the top three in Formula One standings each year from 1955 to 1961. Moss retired from competitive driving after surviving an accident at Goodwood in 1962. He later served as a color commentator for televised Formula One and NASCAR races.
- April 23, 1962
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Racing Goggles Worn by Stirling Moss during His Career-Ending Crash, 1962
Sir Stirling Moss ranked as one of Great Britain's finest racing drivers, having earned 212 wins in 529 starts. He finished in the top three in Formula One standings each year from 1955 to 1961. Moss retired from competitive driving after surviving an accident at Goodwood in 1962. He later served as a color commentator for televised Formula One and NASCAR races.