Alan L,
As a sidenote here,
The National Queen Catherine Cup race in 1952 at watkins Glen was the last national street race held.
The race would have been started in a Lemans style start, BUT, due to delays, it was started in a 2 by style on the track.
The Gentleman that took this original picture>>> Mr Bill Green from the Watkins Glen archives, he attended the race and took this picture. I think Bill was a mere 8 years old at the time?
Because of the significant oddities of the race noted above, a painting was done by Robert Gillespie, a known artist in early racing paintings, from the original picture taken by Bill Green.
Bill said that Ben was passed in the second corner by Spear, oh well, bet Ben was grinning from ear to ear, irregardless>>>>>
Spear is in the red Osca behind Ben in the painting.
I had seen this painting before, MG racing sites, but never realized it was Ben, Bet the MG group will be surprised !!!!
Ironically, Ben later officiated the great drivers you mentioned in this post in his SCCA position.
Refer to the Golden Gate picture and many others that will be posted.
Mr Bill Green has what he called>> a care package he is sending me>>> we are excited, as Bill actually remembered Ben and his SCCA years, much more to come.
Great job with the puzzle,
John
In closing
