Who was the second year driver in Grand Prix?
The helmet design used by Brian Bedford is that of then second-year driver and future triple World Champion Jackie Stewart. Of the four actors, Bedford is the only one not to do any actual driving, which explains why in all segments where the Scott Stoddard character is shown driving, he has the balaclava up to his goggles. Interesting?
Who was killed in the Italian Grand Prix in 1961?
Ironically, the tragic fatal accident in the 1961 Italian Grand Prix (which took the life of German driver Wolfgang Von Trips, and 14 spectators) did not occur in the banked oval section but just prior to the “Parabolic” curve, which is part of the Road Course section of Monza.
Why was the Grand Prix filmed in 1966?
Crowds can be difficult to manage simply because of the effort needed to maintain their concentration. During the filming of Grand Prix (1966) there was a scene where a flaming car is driven into the pits.
When was the last Grand Prix at Monza?
The Monza 1,000 Kilometre, for example, reserved for the Sports, Prototype and Grand Touring categories, used the full 10KM course (including the high-speed banked oval section) from 1965 to 1969.
Is it dangerous to drive a Pontiac Grand Prix?
IT IS VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE A VEHICLE AND YOU DON’T KNOW WHEN IT WILL STALL. THERE IS NO USE TO TAKE IT BACK TO THE DEALER WHEN THEY CAN’T EVEN PINPOINT THE EXACT PROBLEM.
How often can you test a Grand Prix 5000?
We’ve already done a test with a pair of worn Grand Prix 4000S II that was sent in by a reader who used them for 5000 miles / 8000 km. Because we received a lot of comments about the cracked rubber of that pair of Grand Prix 4000S II, we’ve decided to do an even better test with measurements every 620 miles / 1000 km.
What was the displacement limit for the US Grand Prix?
The race would be a part of the AAA National Championship, which carried a 4.91-liter displacement limit. Although the limit for the Grand Prize was 7.37 liters, no large-displacement cars would enter. The race was the penultimate round of the championship, with Dario Resta leading Johnny Aitken after his Vanderbilt Cup win.
How many miles can a continental Grand Prix 5000 go?
Wear of the Continental Grand Prix 5000 is extremely low. At the current rate, it looks like they can both easily make it to 6200 miles / 10000 km if the casings hold up. Please keep in mind that my regular lap which makes up 75% of all mileage is very easy on the tires as it consists of a lot of straight roads and no climbing.