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On his way, Danny Ongais roars into lead on his way to victory yesterday in Molson Diamond Indy race at Mosport
On his way, Danny Ongais roars into lead on his way to victory yesterday in Molson Diamond Indy race at Mosport

On his way, Danny Ongais roars into lead on his way to victory yesterday in Molson Diamond Indy race at Mosport

Date6/11/1978
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Original Toronto Star caption: On his way, Danny Ongais roars into lead on his way to victory yesterday in Molson Diamond Indy race at Mosport. The former drag racing champion left all opposition in his smoke from 39th lap until end of 76-lap race. Rick Mears took second when Johnny Rutherford had clutch problems.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0071779F
The fairest . . . . and fastest. Driver Danny Ongais acknowledges cheers yesterday after winning Molson Diamond Indy race at Mosport. To his right is (...)
The fairest . . . . and fastest. Driver Danny Ongais acknowledges cheers yesterday after winning Molson Diamond Indy race at Mosport. To his right is (...)
6/11/1978
Al Unser Jr. raises a mug in celebration of his Molson Indy victory yesterday. He held the lead after the 16th lap, beating Danny Sullivan to the wire by 12.18 seconds
Al Unser Jr. raises a mug in celebration of his Molson Indy victory yesterday. He held the lead after the 16th lap, beating Danny Sullivan to the wire by 12.18 seconds
7/18/1988
Million-Dollar kick: Dance Smartly, left, turns on the afterburners and roars past Shudanz on the way to an eight-length victory and a $1 million bonus in the Breeders' Stakes yesterday at Woodbine
Million-Dollar kick: Dance Smartly, left, turns on the afterburners and roars past Shudanz on the way to an eight-length victory and a $1 million bonus in the Breeders' Stakes yesterday at Woodbine
8/18/1991
Bauer roars to victory, Canada's premier cyclist Steve Bauer (right) celebrates his victory in yesterday's Carlsberg Light Grand Prix around Queen's P(...)
Bauer roars to victory, Canada's premier cyclist Steve Bauer (right) celebrates his victory in yesterday's Carlsberg Light Grand Prix around Queen's P(...)
8/4/1986
Victory splash: Al Unser Jr. pops the cork to celebrates his Molson Indy win yesterday. He defeated defending champion Michael Andretti in a dissappointingly slow race
Victory splash: Al Unser Jr. pops the cork to celebrates his Molson Indy win yesterday. He defeated defending champion Michael Andretti in a dissappointingly slow race
7/23/1990
A winner's wave: A. J. Foyt accepts the cheers of the throng at Mosport Park yesterday after he captured the Molson Indy race and the $26,400 prize that goes with it
A winner's wave: A. J. Foyt accepts the cheers of the throng at Mosport Park yesterday after he captured the Molson Indy race and the $26,400 prize that goes with it
7/3/1977
Canadian author W. O. Mitchell, left, reaches for his snuff while External Affairs Minister Joe Clark roars with laughter at a tribute yesterday honor(...)
Canadian author W. O. Mitchell, left, reaches for his snuff while External Affairs Minister Joe Clark roars with laughter at a tribute yesterday honor(...)
10/18/1990
On his way to winning Can-Am race at Mosport yesterday is Charlie Kemp of Jackson, Miss
On his way to winning Can-Am race at Mosport yesterday is Charlie Kemp of Jackson, Miss
6/10/1973
Tough texan: A. J. Foyt has been known to snarl at a few people during his long career as a driver. He was in Toronto to promote Sunday's Indy race at Mosport
Tough texan: A. J. Foyt has been known to snarl at a few people during his long career as a driver. He was in Toronto to promote Sunday's Indy race at Mosport
6/27/1977
Headed back to museum, Jackie Oliver pilots his Shadow to victory yesterday in Player's 200 race at Mosport
Headed back to museum, Jackie Oliver pilots his Shadow to victory yesterday in Player's 200 race at Mosport
8/22/1976
Headed back to museum, Jackie Oliver pilots his Shadow to victory yesterday in Player's 200 race at Mosport
Headed back to museum, Jackie Oliver pilots his Shadow to victory yesterday in Player's 200 race at Mosport
8/22/1976
Victory kiss: A fan gives U.S. driver R.K. Smith a peck on the cheek after his team's Corvette won The Toronto Star 24-hour race yesterday at Mosport
Victory kiss: A fan gives U.S. driver R.K. Smith a peck on the cheek after his team's Corvette won The Toronto Star 24-hour race yesterday at Mosport
8/11/1991