Speed Champ--Troy Ruttman (above), Lynwood, Calif., appears pleased after he drove the Agajanian Special to victory in the 500-mile Indianapolis Speed Classic yesterday. Ruttman averaged a record 1283 922mph.

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Speed Champ--Troy Ruttman (above), Lynwood, Calif., appears pleased after he drove the Agajanian Special to victory in the 500-mile Indianapolis Speed Classic yesterday. Ruttman averaged a record 1283 922mph.

Associated Press · [ca. May 1952]

RightsCC0 — Public Domain

CollectionDigital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

[Information from item housing] Ruttman, Troy Auto Racer

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