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Photo Sequences - 3rd prize

February 17, 1979

Joe Frasson's car explodes in flames at a crash involving eight cars during the Sportsman 300 race at the Daytona Speedway. Frasson managed to climb safely from his car, but one other driver was seriously injured.

February 17, 1979

Joe Frasson climbs safely out if his exploding car after a crash involving eight cars during the Sportsman 300 race at the Daytona Speedway. Frasson managed to climb safely from his car, but one other driver was seriously injured.

February 17, 1979

Joe Frasson's car explodes in flames at a crash involving eight cars during the Sportsman 300 race at the Daytona Speedway. Frasson managed to climb safely from his car, but one other driver was seriously injured.

February 17, 1979

Joe Frasson's car explodes in flames at a crash involving eight cars during the Sportsman 300 race at the Daytona Speedway. Frasson managed to climb safely from his car, but one other driver was seriously injured.

Mark Foley

The Associated Press

1980 Photo Contest - Photo Sequences - 3rd prize
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Mark Foley

The Associated Press

17 February, 1979

Joe Frasson's car explodes in flames at a crash involving eight cars during the Sportsman 300 race at the Daytona Speedway. Frasson managed to climb safely from his car, but one other driver was seriously injured.

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