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1958 Ektachrome 35mm Slide, Daytona Beach Motorcycle Race Track Crowd Kodak
A motorcycle racer leans into a turn on the dirt track at Daytona Beach, a large crowd of spectators lining the fence and filling the grandstands. The high vantage point captures the expansive racing circuit and the surrounding scrubland, with numerous parked cars and motorcycles visible in the distant infield. This dynamic scene captures the excitement of a 1958 motorcycle race at the iconic Daytona Beach, a location renowned for its early motorsports history.
Spectators in period attire, including button-down shirts and headscarves, watch intently from the bleachers, showing the casual fashion of the late 1950s. The event draws a diverse crowd, with many individuals wearing hats and caps to shield themselves from the sun. The overall composition emphasizes the scale of the event, with the track curving through the landscape and the crowd extending into the distance.
The film stock exhibits a characteristic magenta color shift from aged E-4 process, with visible dust and light surface scratches on the emulsion. SKU: A2-1-17
