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Grand Prix kart

 Collection — Item: 1 kart
Identifier: MSR 14

Scope and Contents

One kart (cart) driven in the Purdue University Grand Prix race of 1966. The Grand Prix kart was built and driven by William Smith of Kappa Delta Rho fraternity. The kart's front wheel drive design won best engineering award for the race.

Dates

  • 1966
  • Other: Date acquired: 11/30/2006

Language of Materials

Collection materials are in English.

Access Information

Collection is open for research.

Copyright and Use Information

Some material in this collection are in the public domain, while other material copyrights are held by Purdue University. Consult with Purdue University Archives and Special Collections prior to reproduction of materials.

Extent

1.00 items

1.00 items

Additional Description

Acquisition Information

Donated by William Smith, 2007.

Related Materials

Smith also donated his Grand Prix helmet used in the race. The helmet can be found in the Purdue Artifacts collection.

Separated Materials

Helmet separated from kart and added to Purdue Artifacts Collection.

Other Descriptive Information

William Smith also donated his Grand Prix helmet used in the race with this kart. The helmet can be found in the Purdue Artifacts Collection.

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Grand Prix kart
Status
In Progress
Author
Archives Staff
Date
2020-04-24
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English
Edition statement
Second edition

Physical Storage Information

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository

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