New World Record Established as Murphy Wins at Los Angeles. This picture shows a general view of the Los Angeles Speedway race in which Jimmy Murphy, winner, established a new world record of 115.8 miles per hour average speed when he won the 250 mile race in 2 hours, 9 minutes, 43 6/10 seconds.

Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

New World Record Established as Murphy Wins at Los Angeles. This picture shows a general view of the Los Angeles Speedway race in which Jimmy Murphy, winner, established a new world record of 115.8 miles per hour average speed when he won the 250 mile race in 2 hours, 9 minutes, 43 6/10 seconds.

P. & A. Photo · [ca. February 1932]

RightsCC0 — Public Domain

CollectionDigital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

[Information from item housing] Auto Racing: Misc.

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