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Race car driver Rex Mays poses in a "midget" car at the Legion Ascot speedway, Los Angeles, 1935

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Racing star Rex Mays poses in a "midget" car decorated with Felix the Cat for a race against "midget" car driver Bob Swanson at the Legion Ascot speedway. The day's program consisted of a variety of challenges, with both drivers using "big" cars and "midget" cars during different races. Both drivers were later killed in accidents on the track.
Date:
August 18, 1935
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Daily News Negatives
Race car driver Rex Mays poses in a "midget" car at the Legion Ascot speedway, Los Angeles, 1935