Race Recap
The Wood Brothers from the NASCAR Grand National circuit, were invited to work the pit stops for Team Lotus (drivers Jim Clark and Bobby Johns). Their appearance at the Speedway was recognized and much reported, and it took them only a short time to acclimate themselves to the open wheel championship cars' equipment. They were well known for their rapid pit stop work in NASCAR, and their presence immediately created a stir in the garage area. Their contributions to the victory, however, have been considered overstated by media and others alike. Historians agree that Clark's Lotus-Ford was capable of winning the race handily with or without the added help of the Wood Brothers. In fact, the only work on the cars that was done was refueling, as they did not change tires during the race.
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