1 The Ford Sierra RS500 is homologated for Group A touring car racing (1987). 1 F1 racer Patrick Depailler is killed in a crash during testing (1980). 3 Virginia International Raceway opens (1957). 4 Sports car racer John Fitch is born in Indianapolis, Indiana (1917). 5 Ralph DePalma drives a Stutz to a 10-mile World Record Time of 6 minutes and 9.18 seconds at Des Moines Speedway in Iowa (1915). 5 F1 and sports car racer Richie Ginther is born…
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