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This picture was taken at the 1972 Stafford Spring Sizzler, which Ed had in the bag until his car’s water pump failed with 8 laps to go. Photo from the Gallant Collection.

34 – Studebaker

This is the start of the race, with Ed in 13th position where he qualified out of approximately 150 entrants and 73 starters. The 37-car crashed happened shortly moments after this photo was taken. Please note that the caption underneath the photo is wrong: the Studebaker was not being driven by Rene Charland, who was not even in this race. Photo from Stock Car Racing magazine.