1957 Johnny Ford Powell Speedway Ohio Racing Photo Smith’s S111E # 1372

Original April 1957 black-and-white racing photograph of Johnny Ford at Powell Speedway, Ohio, photographed during the early era of American short-track stock-car racing. Ford is pictured seated beside his race car, holding his racing helmet. The car displays period hand-painted graphics and “Johnny Ford” lettering, making this an especially appealing driver-and-car portrait. The original identification card accompanying the photograph reads “Johnny Ford – Powell, O. – S111 – April 1957.” The reverse is period stamped “Smiths Racing Photos – W. H. Smith – Columbus, Ohio” and carries the handwritten photograph identification S111E, providing excellent original provenance. This is an original period photographic print, not a modern reproduction. Smith’s Racing Photos documented the central Ohio racing scene during this period, and surviving identified photographs provide an excellent visual record of grassroots American motorsports. A desirable piece for collectors of 1950s stock-car racing, Powell Speedway, Ohio motorsports, vintage race cars, regional racing history, and original racing photography. Details: * Driver: Johnny Ford * Location: Powell, Ohio / Powell Speedway * Date: April 1957 * Photographer/studio: Smith’s Racing Photos, W. H. Smith, Columbus, Ohio * Photo No.: S111E * Original black-and-white photograph * Original handwritten identification retained * Vintage photographer’s stamp on reverse * Condition as shown in photographs; expect normal age-related wear consistent with an original 1957 photograph A scarce, well-documented original 1950s Ohio racing photograph with strong period provenance.