Jim Herlinger -- 1949 Baldwin Spl. / John Romano
-- 1955 Aston Martin DB3S
According to the race results, Rob Manson finished 9th in the Baldwin
Special; he must have sat in for Herlinger after his own Schaghticoke-Manning
Special was sidelined with engine woes. But this isn't Manson behind
the wheel, so this photo is from a practice session. Both Specials
use flathead Mercury V8 engines.
Romano finished 7th in his 2990cc.
car.
(Note: Because the "A" Groups practiced in the mornings on Thursday
and Friday, the "B" groups enjoyed sunshine for their afternoon sessions
on those days. The "B" Groups practiced in the foggy morning gloom
only on their Sunday race day.)
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