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The above image presents a bit of a mystery, it appears to show a medic or doctor attending to a man who has clearly just come off his board track racing motorcycle and is laying at the bottom of the berm. I can only assume his injuries were no more severe than a few splinters and some bruised pride, as both the men are smiling broadly for the camera.
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This film was produced for Chrysler to show off their new proving grounds in the mid-1950s. The film was made by Wilding Picture Productions, and it shows an exceedingly elaborate testing facility including an expansive enclosed space capable of housing dozens of cars at a time. The testing regimen was surprisingly complex, and it’s safe to…
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