Re: Packard versus the Rest

Posted by Rusty O\'Toole On 2010/12/8 13:47:13

If I recall correctly, Granatelli was talking about speed records on Daytona Beach. The wet sand surface was not the best for racing. It had a lot of drag, not much grip, and could be uneven and rippled. It took a lot of nerve and a delicate touch to keep a car on an even keel while running at 100MPH+. More so than on a paved road or track. I think 1962 was about the last year beach racing was allowed.

Or, maybe it was the Bonneville Salt Flats. I do know his point was, the tailfinned models were steadier under bad conditions of wind or iffy traction.