Long Island -Sports Cars In Cup Race

Clip: 351308_1_1

Year Shot: 1951 (Actual Year)

Audio: Yes

Video: B/W

Tape Master: 1559

Original Film: 024-465-05

HD: N/A

Location: Long Island, New York

Timecode: 00:56:33 - 00:57:58

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Speed and suspense during the 100-mile speed classic in Suffolk County. Hay bales pack turns where skidding autos peril watching spectators. Tommy Cole of London repeats 1950 victory. CUS - Twenty soup-up sports cars lined up MLS - Crowds milling around in the back drop MLS - The sports car official waves on to the drivers of the cars to get the race started MLS - Cars are traveling full speed down the country roads with crowds of people lining the streets MCUS - Racing official waves the racing flag and Tommy Cole of London is the victor maintaining a speed of 87miles per hour and sometimes reaching speeds of 100 mph plus