He was a smoker
and when he drove past other drivers casually smoking a cigarette, they were intimidated by his nonchalant confidence that he was going to win
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/492578-david-pearson-telling-the-tale-of-one-of-nascars-newest-hall-of-famers#slide2
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and when he drove past other drivers casually smoking a cigarette, they were intimidated by his nonchalant confidence that he was going to win
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/492578-david-pearson-telling-the-tale-of-one-of-nascars-newest-hall-of-famers#slide2
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Belgian motocrosser Joel Robert used a similar tactic - by riding up to his main opponent at the start line, and casually putting out his cigarette on the other bike's left handgrip.
ReplyDeleteDick Trickle also was also known for lighting up during cautions
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