Elio de Angelis scored the final points for the Shadow Formula 1 team on this day in 1973 at Watkins Glen. Today's Great Read delves into the mystery of its founder, Don Nichols — a decorated war veteran, tough entrepreneur inspired by grand visions, and rumoured CIA operative.
I don't think the idea ever was to make money. It was to make an art piece, an active art piece which was not only attractive but high performing, and unique, and innovative. Something really innovative in an area where the innovation could be shown and proven, which of course is motor racing.
"I'm a creative of beauty. I like the hardware — I like the artistic aspect of the hardware. That's about all I can say about my motivation. It wasn't very well thought out."
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