Jerry Unser Avoids Daytona Drive Despite High Speeds
USAC race notes Jerry Unser from Lakewood refuses Daytona participation after a near miss in the high speed USAC Championship race. Several drivers including Dempsey Wil-lson and Rodger Ward spun out as speeds around Indianapolis and Daytona drew concern over margin for error and potential fatalities.
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Paul Wallace
Lakewood
Jerry Unser
USAC
Zyanile Toval
Unser
George Amith
Marshall
Teague
Lawodale
Dempsey Wilsim
Los Angeles
Rodger Ward
Indianapolis
Daytona
Imports and New Cars Heat Up Harbor Area Market
Art Stephen, Mickey Finn, and Dave Thomas announce new imports and lines. The Bianchina 52 mpg two seater debuts at Mickey Finn showrooms for 1234 dollars, while Dave Thomas launches Peerless luxury sports cars west of the Mississippi via Cal Sales, with first deliveries in June. Pierre Dreyfuss notes Renault’s US growth as a top market outside France.
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Mickey Finn
Atlante Ave
Fiar
Heal
Signor Finn
United States
Mississippi
Cal Sales
Triumph
Dave
Long Beach Blvd
Peeres
Pierre Dreyfuss
Renault of
France
Los Angeles
Renault Automobiles
Tomy Lee Sets Keeneland Track Record
Tomy Lee, trained by Fred Turner Jr and ridden by Willie Shoemaker, broke Keeneland’s track record by winning the Stepping Stone Purse. The 1958 Kentucky Derby contender carried 22 pounds and clocked seven furlongs in 1:21 3/5, paying $3.40, $2.60, and $2.40.
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Lexington
Fred Turner Jr
Tomy Lee
Willie Shoemaker
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Sports Car Club, of America
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