Revson: America's Grand Prix Superstar

Peter Revson was an American Superstar; a race car driver who won in everything he drove and became a national celebrity. Since 1970, more Americans have walked on the Moon than won a Formula One race. Revson carried American F1 interest on his shoulders as he won races and chased the World Championship. But at the height of his popularity, it all ended.

From a privileged childhood to making it on his own, Revson climbed to the peak of auto racing's mountain by being one of the most talented drivers of his generation.


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TrackTribe - As You Were
Pedal to the Metal - Chris Haugen
Psychedelicacy- Doug Maxwell
The Woods - Silent Partner
The Long Ascent - Cooper Cannell
Memories... Innocence of a Girl - EDM-mond
World's Sunrise - Jimena Contreras

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0:00 Intro
3:10 Game Show Scandals
8:25 Peter's Racing Starts
10:56 1967: A Mixed Year
12:55 1968
14:28 1969
17:54 1970
30:10 1971
41:46 1972
43:19 1973
58:59 1974