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February 5, 1947 – NASCAR legend Darrell Waltrip is born
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October 4, 1983 – Thrust 2 sets new land speed record
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September 22, 1928 – Eric Broadley, founder of Lola Cars, is born
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February 23, 1958 – Juan Manuel Fangio is kidnapped
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February 21, 1909 – Bob Burman wins 100 mile Mardi Gras race
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October 11, 1928 – Long name, fast driver
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