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| USGP 1967 Watkins Glen |
| jmedici 06-30-2010 |
I was an awestruck 14 year-old when I stood outside the old Kendall Tech center (paddock) in October of 1967. Both Lotus 49s were backed out of the garage. The only thing separating us fans from them was a 40 inch high wire fence. The mechanics actually had the exhaust pipes of the cars extending through the fence. Due to youthful exuberance I wormed my way to the front and managed to position myself and stand against the fence directly between the pipes of Clark's 49. I stood there absolutley glued to the spot as Chapman spoke with Clark, Hill and Duckworth and the mechanics brought the engine to life and manually "blipped" the throttle using the linkage on top of the engine. The noise was deafening but unlike the wiser adults around me I chose not to stick my fingers in my ears to better fully absorb the moment. Alas no camera in my hand by I know someone must have photos of that day in my life. Wish I had one, but these images certainly bring back the moment. |
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