The first selection is of photos John took at the 1966 USGP at Watkins Glen.
Before F1 cars grew wings and things. I think there were eight main teams plus some private entrants and eight different engine manufacturers; BRM, including their complex H-16 version and the V-8, Repco-Brabham, Ferrari, Honda, Ford, Eagle- Weslake, Climax and Maserati, all adjusting to the new 3-liter engine formula in 1966 with Jack Brabham coming out on top for the season in his Repco powered BT 19. But his Repco engine failed during this race.
Oct. 2, 1966. Jim Clark in a Team Lotus 43/BRM 3.0 H16 # 1. Started second and went on to win the 1966 U.S. Grand Prix at Watkins Glen.
Finishing in 5th place over 3 laps behind the winner was Bruce McLaren in his McLaren M2B / Ford 3.0 V8 # 17.
Not exactly the best looking car on the track with that Ford V-8 hanging out the back !
( John Lacko photos )
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