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July in Racing History

Achille Varzi is killed when his Alfa Romeo 158 crashes in heavy rain during practice for the 1948 Swiss Grand Prix at Bremgarten. Photo: Ed McDonough Collection
Mario AndrettiPhoto: Pete Austin
Mario Andretti
Photo: Pete Austin
Jim HallPhoto: Keith Booker
Jim Hall
Photo: Keith Booker

2 Achille Varzi is killed when his Alfa Romeo 158 crashes in heavy rain during practice for the Swiss Grand Prix at Bremgarten (1948).

4 A.J. Foyt wins the Firecracker 400 NASCAR stock car race at Daytona, Florida (1964).

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