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Racing Superstitions: Peanuts, Green Cars, and the Ghosts of Speed
In this episode of The Logbook, our History of Motorsports series, Al Isselhard discusses the rich history of superstitions and bizarre events in auto racing, citing examples involving superstitions surrounding green race cars, the number 13, peanuts, and various rituals practiced by drivers. Events like Lee Oldfield's 1911 accident and the deaths of Gaston Chevrolet and Francois Cevert are highlighted to illustrate these superstitions. The script also details the research process behind this information, noting contributions from various sources, including old magazines, books, and the…
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