Mosport emergency crew works to free British racer Ian Ashley, 29

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Mosport emergency crew works to free British racer Ian Ashley, 29

Date10/7/1977

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Mahler, John (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Mosport emergency crew works to free British racer Ian Ashley, 29. from his car after an end-over-end crash on the course's 290 kmph (180 m.p.h) backstraight yesterday. He was flown to Sunnybrook Medical Centre by helicopter ambulance. He was reported in satisfactory condition.

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Automobile racing

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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