Hector Honoré Collection
Title
Hector Honoré Collection
Subject
Honoré, Hector V. (Hector Victor), 1905-1983
Automobiles, racing
Automobile racing
Sprint cars
Automobile racing drivers
International Motor Contest Association (Vinton, Iowa)
Description
Hector V. Honoré, Jr., was a sprint car driver, mechanic, and owner with the Midwest Dirt Track Racing Association and the International Motor Contest Association from 1935-1967. Pana, Illinois, resident Honoré first drove his own cars however he reached his greatest success as an owner/mechanic with other drivers behind the wheel including Pete Folse, Sr. and Bill Puterbaugh. Honoré's car, "Black Deuce," has the largest number of wins in sprint car history.
Photographs in this collection include images of Honoré with race car drivers Bill Puterbaugh and Pete Folse, Sr. in "Black Deuce" as well as racing photos.
Photographs in this collection include images of Honoré with race car drivers Bill Puterbaugh and Pete Folse, Sr. in "Black Deuce" as well as racing photos.
Collection Items
Hector Honore and Bill Puterbaugh
Bill Puterbaugh sits in Hector Honore's (standing) car "Black Deuce", sponsored by Bardahl, at the Knox County Fairgrounds, Knoxville.
Hector Honoré and Pete Folse, Sr
Hector Honoré and driver Pete Folse, Sr. collect one of many trophies won in Honore's car "Black Deuce", sponsored by Bardahl.
Collection Tree
- Illinois Photographic Collection
- Hector Honoré Collection