1 Eddie Rickenbacker takes control of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (1923). 2 Bobby Ball, at the wheel of an Offenhauser-powered Kuzma, wins the AAA Championship race on the dirt track in San Jose, California (1952). 4 Team Penske announces their withdrawal from Formula 1 (1976). 5 Chris Amon named March team leader for the 1970 F1 season (1969). 6 Riccardo Patrese, Markki Alen, and Ilkka Kivimaki drive a GROUP 5 Lancia Beta Montecarlo to victory in the Giro d’Italia Automobilistico…
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