1 Mercedes-Benz publishes a press release officially describing its W25 Grand Prix racecars as “Silver Arrows” (1934). 3 Dave MacDonald drives a Shelby King Cobra to victory in the USRRC race at Augusta, Georgia (1964). 5 Rally driver Erik Carlsson is born in Trollhättan, Sweden (1929). 6 John Bowe drives a Ford Sierra to victory in the ATCC Group A race at Amaroo Park, New South Wales, Australia (1989). 8 Richard Petty drives a Plymouth Superbird to victory in the…
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