2 As a publicity stunt, Ford has professional racers drive Cortinas down the Cresta bobsled run in Cortina d’Amprezzo, Italy. Best time is turned in by Jim Clark with Colin Chapman as co-driver (1964). 3 Indycar driver Tom Bagley is born (1939). 4 The Gazetto dello Sport announces the first Mille Miglia road race (1926). 6 F1 World Champion and DTM team owner Keke Rosberg is born (1948). 7 Stockcar and Indycar racer Lee Roy Yarbrough dies from a subdural…
— Access to the full article is limited to online subscribers only. Your subscription helps our team cover the best of the classic and vintage car world. A memberships lets you enjoy unlimited digital access to all our premium content —
