The first couple-dozen laps saw brake points blown and sand traps dredged as years of potentiometer dependency was weaned away.

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After dismantling its brake drums, carburetor, motor head and oil pan to sand off the rust, he gave the refurbished car to his mother in exchange for lifts on his newspaper route.

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