Posted on Apr 8, 2016
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100 years ago 1916
In Corona, California, race car driver Bob Burman crashes, killing three (including himself), and badly injuring five spectators
In Corona, California, race car driver Bob Burman crashes, killing three (including himself), and badly injuring five spectators
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His friend "Barney Oldfield" the trendsetters of the day. Back then racing was VERY dangerous with little in the way of safety requirements.
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SPC Joel Willman
Yes, when my great uncle died during an event in 1941, they had no safety belts, and helmets were leather, and uniforms were white shirts n pants. Racing has come a long way since then.
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