TV Replay Stirs Debate Over Daytona Crash Coverage
James Hylton voiced that racing demands acceptance of danger after the Feb race at Riverside. Don Tavish perished in a dramatic Daytona crash shown on ABC Wide World of Sports, drawing criticism of sensational coverage and safety concerns.
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Don MacTavish
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Daytona International Raceway
ABC
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Times News Service
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Motors Headlines A Crash Ends In Fatal Track Disaster
A Ford driven by Sam Sommers crashed into MacTavish’s car sending it into the infield. MacTavish died on arrival at the field hospital. ABC cameras captured the fatal wreck and controversy over airing graphic footage.
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MacTavish
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ABC
Wide World
Toyota Corolla debuts as economy imported car option
The 1969 Corolla 2 door sedan and wagon join Toyota’s Corona and Crown lines, priced from 1 686 dollars plus taxes and fees. It features a 60 hp 1100 cc engine, 0 60 mph in 17.7 seconds, and a 87 mph top speed. Cabe Bros and Palmer Import Motors sell and service the models as Toyota’s U S dealer network grows.
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United States
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Road Test Magazine
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Austrians Dominate At Vail In International Ski Cup
The Austrian team led both genders in the fifth international team cup at Vail. Henri Duvillard of France won the men’s trophy in a strong showing, while Austrian women dominated the downhill led by 18 year old Wilfrud Drexel in her second win of the year.
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Henri Duvillard
France
Val d’Isere
Wilfrud Drexel
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