May 31, 1959

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May 30, 1959

Rodger Ward poses before his win at the 1959 Indianapolis 500

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May 30, 1959

Jim Rathmann

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May 10, 1959

Jack Brabham on his way to winning the Monaco Grand Prix

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May 2, 1959

Maria Teresa de Filippis in her Maserati

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May 2, 1959

Maria Teresa de Filippis in her Maserati

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May 2, 1959

Maria Teresa de Filippis has a quick smoke in her Maserati

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