1958 Bob Landoran Ohio State Fairgrounds Smiths Racing Photo S499X #1385

Original vintage black-and-white 1958 auto racing photograph featuring a helmeted driver identified by the original notation as Bob Landoran. The accompanying period identification reads “Bob Landoran – O.S. Frgrnds – 5-4-58” and is marked S499. The reverse bears the original Smiths Racing Photos / W. H. Smith, Columbus, Ohio photographer’s stamp and handwritten Photo No. S499X. The driver’s name also appears handwritten along the lower reverse edge. The notation “O.S. Frgrnds” appears to refer to the Ohio State Fairgrounds, making this an interesting piece of late-1950s Ohio motorsports history. The close-up helmeted portrait provides an excellent period view of early racing safety equipment and driver attire. Highlights: * Original period racing photograph * Dated May 4, 1958 * Driver identified as Bob Landoran * “O.S. Frgrnds” location notation * Helmeted driver portrait * Smiths Racing Photos / W. H. Smith backstamp * Columbus, Ohio photographer * Photo No. S499X * Strong vintage auto racing and Ohio history appeal Vintage condition with normal age-related handling and surface wear. Please review all photographs carefully for exact condition, markings, and details. A scarce, well-documented original 1958 racing portrait with excellent provenance from the Smiths Racing Photos archive.