Skip to main content
Digital Archive Ontario Homepage
On his way, Danny Ongais roars into lead on his way to victory yesterday in Molson Diamond Indy race at Mosport
On his way, Danny Ongais roars into lead on his way to victory yesterday in Molson Diamond Indy race at Mosport

On his way, Danny Ongais roars into lead on his way to victory yesterday in Molson Diamond Indy race at Mosport

Date6/11/1978
Names
(photographer)
(subject)
FormatPicture
Notes
Original Toronto Star caption: On his way, Danny Ongais roars into lead on his way to victory yesterday in Molson Diamond Indy race at Mosport. The former drag racing champion left all opposition in his smoke from 39th lap until end of 76-lap race. Rick Mears took second when Johnny Rutherford had clutch problems.
Medium
Photographs
Language
    ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
    CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
    Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
    Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
    Object NumberTSPA_0071779F
    The fairest . . . . and fastest. Driver Danny Ongais acknowledges cheers yesterday after winning Molson Diamond Indy race at Mosport. To his right is (...)
    The fairest . . . . and fastest. Driver Danny Ongais acknowledges cheers yesterday after winning Molson Diamond Indy race at Mosport. To his right is (...)
    Mahler, John
    6/11/1978
    Al Unser Jr. raises a mug in celebration of his Molson Indy victory yesterday. He held the lead after the 16th lap, beating Danny Sullivan to the wire by 12.18 seconds
    Al Unser Jr. raises a mug in celebration of his Molson Indy victory yesterday. He held the lead after the 16th lap, beating Danny Sullivan to the wire by 12.18 seconds
    Toronto Star (Firm)
    7/18/1988
    Million-Dollar kick: Dance Smartly, left, turns on the afterburners and roars past Shudanz on the way to an eight-length victory and a $1 million bonus in the Breeders' Stakes yesterday at Woodbine
    Million-Dollar kick: Dance Smartly, left, turns on the afterburners and roars past Shudanz on the way to an eight-length victory and a $1 million bonus in the Breeders' Stakes yesterday at Woodbine
    Cimbron, Peter
    8/18/1991
    Bauer roars to victory, Canada's premier cyclist Steve Bauer (right) celebrates his victory in yesterday's Carlsberg Light Grand Prix around Queen's P(...)
    Bauer roars to victory, Canada's premier cyclist Steve Bauer (right) celebrates his victory in yesterday's Carlsberg Light Grand Prix around Queen's P(...)
    Bauer, Steve, 1959-
    8/4/1986
    Victory splash: Al Unser Jr. pops the cork to celebrates his Molson Indy win yesterday. He defeated defending champion Michael Andretti in a dissappointingly slow race
    Victory splash: Al Unser Jr. pops the cork to celebrates his Molson Indy win yesterday. He defeated defending champion Michael Andretti in a dissappointingly slow race
    Toronto Star (Firm)
    7/23/1990
    A winner's wave: A. J. Foyt accepts the cheers of the throng at Mosport Park yesterday after he captured the Molson Indy race and the $26,400 prize that goes with it
    A winner's wave: A. J. Foyt accepts the cheers of the throng at Mosport Park yesterday after he captured the Molson Indy race and the $26,400 prize that goes with it
    Foyt, Anthony Joseph "A. J.", Jr., 1935-
    7/3/1977
    Canadian author W. O. Mitchell, left, reaches for his snuff while External Affairs Minister Joe Clark roars with laughter at a tribute yesterday honor(...)
    Canadian author W. O. Mitchell, left, reaches for his snuff while External Affairs Minister Joe Clark roars with laughter at a tribute yesterday honor(...)
    McConnell, Colin
    10/18/1990
    On his way to winning Can-Am race at Mosport yesterday is Charlie Kemp of Jackson, Miss
    On his way to winning Can-Am race at Mosport yesterday is Charlie Kemp of Jackson, Miss
    Goode, Jeff
    6/10/1973
    Tough texan: A. J. Foyt has been known to snarl at a few people during his long career as a driver. He was in Toronto to promote Sunday's Indy race at Mosport
    Tough texan: A. J. Foyt has been known to snarl at a few people during his long career as a driver. He was in Toronto to promote Sunday's Indy race at Mosport
    Foyt, Anthony Joseph "A. J.", Jr., 1935-
    6/27/1977
    Headed back to museum, Jackie Oliver pilots his Shadow to victory yesterday in Player's 200 race at Mosport
    Headed back to museum, Jackie Oliver pilots his Shadow to victory yesterday in Player's 200 race at Mosport
    McConnell, Colin
    8/22/1976
    Victory kiss: A fan gives U.S. driver R.K. Smith a peck on the cheek after his team's Corvette won The Toronto Star 24-hour race yesterday at Mosport
    Victory kiss: A fan gives U.S. driver R.K. Smith a peck on the cheek after his team's Corvette won The Toronto Star 24-hour race yesterday at Mosport
    Madonik, Rick
    8/11/1991
    Headed back to museum, Jackie Oliver pilots his Shadow to victory yesterday in Player's 200 race at Mosport
    Headed back to museum, Jackie Oliver pilots his Shadow to victory yesterday in Player's 200 race at Mosport
    McConnell, Colin
    8/22/1976