Uniform, Sports
Object number2009.43.2 a,b
Datec. 1960
Mediumcotton
Credit LineGift of William Watt
DescriptionAuto racing suit consisting of jacket and pants.DimensionsMeasured on mannequin(a) Height: 26 ; Width of shoulders: 19.25 ; Length of sleeves: 20.25
(b) H: 35.25 ; accurate width could not be determined
InscriptionsEmbroidered in white, proper left breast, "Blackie".
Embroidered in white on back, "Bonarrigo / Ford".
Historical NotesWorn by Blackie Watt at the Daytona 500. Protective clothing has become much more sophisticated over the years. The fire resistant cotton jacket and pants, worn by Blackie Watt at the Daytona 500, have been superseded by synthetic materials that can withstand 1300-degree F blazes for 12 seconds.
Previous owner
William Oliver Watt
(born 1933)
Terms
On View
On view
Kopf Brand Manufacturing Company, Inc.
Cliff Keen Athletic
Flying Cross
