Michael Yakes' Racing Car

Photograph

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Gulfport History Museum

Front

Front

Name/Title

Michael Yakes' Racing Car

Entry/Object ID

2015.192.1

Description

A color photograph of Michael Yakes sitting in his racing car. The car has a orange roof, blue body, and its sponsors include R.J. Thompson & Son Pool Finishing, Cyclone Headers, Crane Cams, Autolite, Zoom, and M&M Rendezvous St. Pete. The car is number 94. There is a confederate flag being flown from the right window. There are several other cars visible in the background.

Photograph Details

Subject

Automobiles--1950-1980, Racing automobiles--Florida--1950-1980, Government employees--Florida--Gulfport, Elected officials--Florida--Gulfport

Subject Person or Organization

City of Gulfport

Subject Place

Location

Sunshine Speedway

City

Clearwater, FL

Collection

Photograph Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2015.192

Source or Donor

Unknown

Notes

CTY.26

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Location

Reverse

Transcription

Photo of Mike Yake's Actual Racing Car 02/1944 15GP.192.01

Language

English

Notes

Misdated. The photograph was most likely taken c. 1968-1976.

Dimensions

Height

4-3/4 in

Width

6-9/16 in

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Update Date

June 24, 2025