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April 2010 Pic of the Month
A View from the Pit and Paddock: The Dave Friedman Racing Collection

Racing is a dangerous career--and not only for the drivers. Before strict safety guidelines were enforced, pit crews wore little protective gear. Even refueling a car, as shown here in the August 1969 Watkins Glen Trans-Am race, was potentially life-threatening. THF76196

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