The rules were: One lap of Lime Rock, driving backwards from a standing start. You could bring any car, use any tires, sit however you wanted in the car, and take any drugs you thought might be suitable to the occasion. The event was sanctioned by Road and Track. The signal for the start was a waved checkered flag; for the finish, a green flag. The call came from Oldsmobile. They were upset because their rival division, Chevrolet, had won…
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