SCCA Laguna Seca 1957
Race
Pete Lovely crosses the finish line at Laguna Seca's opening race in the poster art, painted by Bill Patterson, for this year's Motorsport Reunion. Images courtesy Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.Chances are good that no one had money on Pete Lovely, driving a 2.0-liter Ferrari 500 TR, to win the inaugural race at Laguna Seca on November 10, 1957. Lovely was an accomplished racer, but he was up against the likes of Carroll Shelby, Jim Hall, Richie Ginther and John von Neumann, all driving significantly more powerful cars. When the checkered flag waved, however, it was Lovely who crossed the finish line in the lead, followed 10-seconds later by von Neumann.
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MorePete Lovely crosses the finish line at Laguna Seca's opening race in the poster art, painted by Bill Patterson, for this year's Motorsport Reunion. Images courtesy Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.Chances are good that no one had money on Pete Lovely, driving a 2.0-liter Ferrari 500 TR, to win the inaugural race at Laguna Seca on November 10, 1957. Lovely was an accomplished racer, but he was up against the likes of Carroll Shelby, Jim Hall, Richie Ginther and John von Neumann, all driving significantly more powerful cars. When the checkered flag waved, however, it was Lovely who crossed the finish line in the lead, followed 10-seconds later by von Neumann.
Subject ID: 54811
Subject ID: 54811
