In 1947 the late Andy Granatelli came to town (Indy) with a seriously time-honored car for a little-known rookie, a Serbian-American immigrant named Pete Romcevich, who ran Midgets.
Folks began to take pay attention, however, when Romcevich rocketed from the 17th starting position to 7th spot in some 20 laps.
Soon afterwards, however, he was pit-side - no oil pressure.
Ever the free-thinker, Granatelli filled the crankcase with water, knowing it was illegal to add oil.
Amazingly, the motor banged on until lap 168 when it finally gave up the ghost.
Attrition was high, though, and the team ended up with 12th-place money.
Folks began to take pay attention, however, when Romcevich rocketed from the 17th starting position to 7th spot in some 20 laps.
Soon afterwards, however, he was pit-side - no oil pressure.
Ever the free-thinker, Granatelli filled the crankcase with water, knowing it was illegal to add oil.
Amazingly, the motor banged on until lap 168 when it finally gave up the ghost.
Attrition was high, though, and the team ended up with 12th-place money.
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