1963 12hrs of Sebring - Dave MacDonald & Fireball Roberts dnf in Shelby Cobra

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1963 12hrs of Sebring international endurance race attracts the worlds best cars and drivers. In the 60's no expense was spared for this mid-March event as factory money poured in for a chance at capturing the prestigious Sebring title. Italian speed had long dominated this race and 1963 was no exception as Ferraris grabbed the top six spots. Top American finish was an 11th place showing by Phil Hill, Ken MIles and Lew Spencer driving a Shelby Cobra Roadster. Dave MacDonald & Fireball Roberts went out on lap 52 when Roberts brought the Cobra in with a fried differential. The 1964 Sebring race was an historic event for America as Dave MacDonald & Bob Holbert piloted the Cobra Daytona Coupe to a 1st in GT, 4th OA finish - the highest ever for an American team. Ferrari again scored the top 3 spots but the Italians were put on notice that the brute force of American racing was now on equal footing with Ferrari. Indeed, the following year Shelby American would bring the 1965 FIA World Championship home to America.

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