Economy run, 1956

9 images. Economy run, March 19 1956. J.C. Agajanian (starts car in run); Tommy Thomas (first car driven); Mrs. Elsa Oaks (wife of driver); Danny Oaks (drives car in run); John Manning; Don Bridges (driver).; Caption slip reads: "Photographer: Lapp. Date: 1956-03-19. Reporter: Thackrey. Assignment: Economy run. 38/33/37: Starter J.C. Agajanian starts first car on economy run. First car driven by Tommy Thomas. 45/46: Long overall shot, same as above, with Agajanian starting Thomas at 12:01 a.m. 1/2: Mobilgas economy run womans' consultant John Manning wishes luck to driver Don Bridges as he prepares to start economy run, Ninth and Flower shortly after midnight, Monday. 55: This is the 'live' (non-posed) starting shot, J.C. Agajanian starts Tommy Thomas just after midnight. 34: Mrs. Elsa Oaks kisses husband, race driver Danny Oaks, goodbye as he prepares to start economy run Monday morning".