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	Ralph DePalma Title Ralph DePalma Owning Institution Indiana Historical Society Item ID P0338_P_8X10_SERIESII_3662 Description Ralph DePalma nursed his Mercedes to victory in the 1915 race, leaking oil and running on three cylinders. In 1912 DePalma had a two lap lead on the field when the car came to a stop less than a mile from the finish. DePalma and his riding mechanic got out of the car and began pushing. The race winner, Joe Dawson, swept by as driver and mechanic, keeping close to the inside edge of the track, entered the front straightaway and the finish line. The crowd, noticing their approach, exploded into cheers. Subject Indianapolis Speedway Race Racing automobiles Clothing & dress Hats Sports Creator Bretzman Photography Studio Date Ca. 1915 Time Period 1910s (1910-1919) Geographic Location Indiana--Indianapolis--Indianapolis Motor Speedway Collection Name Bretzman Photography Studio Collection Collection Number P0338 Format of Original Print, b&w 8x10 Digital Format JP2000 Destination Indiana Journey Destination Indiana Indianapolis 500 Mile Race Copyright Notice Digital Image ©2010 Indiana Historical Society. All Rights Reserved.
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