in 1958 Denny Weinberg and his "Coast Grain Special," a Chrysler-powered Kurtis 500 that consistently turned 11 second times.

A mouthy owner of a new Corvette challenged Denny to a race. Denny accepted and even offered to spot the Corvette 100 yards. 

The officials complied and the Corvette was spotted and given his own starter. 

The Kurtis won handily.

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