
How One Photographer Captured Iconic 1950s Racecars
Clip: Season 8 Episode 1 | 5m 2s
Allen Kuhn photographed SoCal speedways now lost to development.
Allen Kuhn, a sports car photographer in the 50’s and 60’s, breaks down his most iconic shots at the SoCal speedway, Paramount Ranch. Only operating for about 18 months, the racetrack made a lasting impact on Kuhn. In this short, Kuhn looks reminisces on his favorite shots that transport spectators back to the racetrack, standing just twenty feet from Ferraris going 150 mph.
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How One Photographer Captured Iconic 1950s Racecars
Clip: Season 8 Episode 1 | 5m 2s
Allen Kuhn, a sports car photographer in the 50’s and 60’s, breaks down his most iconic shots at the SoCal speedway, Paramount Ranch. Only operating for about 18 months, the racetrack made a lasting impact on Kuhn. In this short, Kuhn looks reminisces on his favorite shots that transport spectators back to the racetrack, standing just twenty feet from Ferraris going 150 mph.
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