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richam · 01/17/07, 01:59 PM

Allan,

The speedway museum was a brilliant idea and great place to meet. Lots of cars from many eras.

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I attended the 500 in 1977, which was the first year a woman competed -- Janet Guthrie. She retired early in that year due to mechanical failure, as happened again in 1979. But in 1978, she started 15th and finished 9th -- her best finish. The car was the Texaco Star. Here's a shot of the Drake-Offy engine compartment.

Indy4020fsw.jpg

Both shots M4-2, pre-asph 50 'Cron, Kodak freebie 400UC.

Thanks for the invitation and a very enjoyable afternoon.

Mike

01/17/07, 01:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
richam Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 12/07/02 Location: Athens, Greece Posts: 307	Re: Indy Leica Forum Day Allan, The speedway museum was a brilliant idea and great place to meet. Lots of cars from many eras. Indy4031fsw.jpg I attended the 500 in 1977, which was the first year a woman competed -- Janet Guthrie. She retired early in that year due to mechanical failure, as happened again in 1979. But in 1978, she started 15th and finished 9th -- her best finish. The car was the Texaco Star. Here's a shot of the Drake-Offy engine compartment. Indy4020fsw.jpg Both shots M4-2, pre-asph 50 'Cron, Kodak freebie 400UC. Thanks for the invitation and a very enjoyable afternoon. Mike __________________ Michael Richards' Mac gallery. Permission granted to alter and re-post my images.