Blows Tire And Race -- Richard Forbers of Richmond, Calif., driving car No. 49, was leading on the first lap of the first heat hardtop race here Sunday, when he blew a tire on the right rear wheel, flipped over (top) and then stood on end (below) as following cars roar past. Forbes escaped with minor cuts and bruises. Entire sequence (see FX3) made by Oakland Tribune photographer Russ Reed.

Associated Press · [ca. May 1955]

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