I first drove what was to become Graham Hill’s 1966 American Red Ball Special Indy winner at the Brickyard, in a test organized by George Bignotti, during the latter months of 1965. George was the very distinguished chief mechanic who, I believe, holds the record of seven Indy 500 winners. He had a long association with Bowes and that is why he was with John Mecom in 1966. I was due to compete in the 1966 500-mile race; however, in…
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