As enthusiasts and students of racing history, we have a natural tendency to idolize, if not deify, the great men who have helped build and shape our sport. We revere the drivers like Graham Hill, who scored victories at Le Mans, Indy and Monaco. We virtually worship constructors like Colin Chapman and Enzo Ferrari, individual men responsible for the creation of some of our most coveted prizes. And yet, we all too often overlook the fact these men couldn’t have…

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