Much of that was the difference between a Allison and a RR GRIFFON not a RR Merlin. 2240 cid verses 1710Originally Posted by 2manymustangs
Duly noted, 1000 lbs heavier???
Interestingly, in the REAL race, the Miss Madison leads the race almost from the start. In the movie he wins on the last straightaway with the use of a shot "naaws" in the last seconds.
Also, in the movie, he beats the Miss Bud, in reality it was the Atlas Van Lines that was running 2nd.
Dramatic artistic license
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