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1951 Demonstration of blow-out proof tyre
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0:30Now PlayingDate: 5th February 1951
Location: Unspecified
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
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USA: Indiana: Indianapolis: Indianapolis Motor Speedway:
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INDIANAPOLIS. Try-out of new tyre.
MOTORING. Blow-out-proof tyre demonstrated at Indianapolis Track by Wilbur Shaw
TYRES Blow-out safety proof try out of tyre..At Indianapolis tyre burst at 80mph but remains inflated car slows down safely driven by Wilbur Shaw
Vehicles; Science and Technology
tyre manufacturers, white-wall tyres, puncture-proof, Warren Wilbur Shaw, race car driver, President of Indianapolis Racecourse, tire, tires
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