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Event: 1st Annual Meadowdale Formula LibreDate: 6.9.1959
Track: Meadowdale International Raceways (United States), 5.263 kmsOrganiser: USAC

USAC Meadowdale
Weather:unknown
Start time:unknown
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Distance:2x25 laps
Attendance:62632
Entered:unknown
Practiced:unknown
Started:unknown
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Race notes:
Three short preliminary races each paid points. They were for under 1500 cc, under 3000 cc, and over 3000 cc. The main race consisted of two heats.
Pre-race sessions:
3 qualifying races (for 1.5, 3.0 and +3.0 classes) held on 5/9
Winners:
Overall:50Scarab Mk II ChevroletAugie Pabst
Pole Positions:
Overall:Midget - OffenhauserRodger Ward148.4958 km/h
Notes of interest:
Top makes by numbers:Ferrari (5), Echidna (3), Scarab (2), Maserati (2), Cooper (2), Jaguar (2), Elva (2)
Top engines by numbers:Chevrolet (8), Ferrari (3), Maserati (2), Jaguar (2), Offenhauser (2)
Top car types by numbers:Scarab Mk II (2), Cooper Monaco (2), Jaguar D-type (2), Ferrari 500 TR (2)
Driver nationalities:USA (25)
Engine positions:front-engined (82%), mid-engined (18%)
Oldest known drivers:Loyal Katskee (45), John Fitch (42), Rodger Ward (38)
Youngest known drivers:Augie Pabst (26), Don Skogmo (29), Lloyd Ruby (31)

Official Race Programme:

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