After three years of formula libre races the US Grand Prix was awarded to Watkins Glen. It stayed there until 1980. For the BARCBOYS it was heaven. We were chosen to tow the BRM team from their garage in downtown Watkins Glen to the track and back. The weather was spectacular and the racing was tight. Innes Ireland won after prolonged battles with a half dozen protagonists. It was the first grand prix win for the Lotus factory. Walt Hansgen, Roger Pesnke, Hap Sharp, Jim Hall and Lloyd Ruby were all making a one off and Masten Gregory drove for the UDT team. Two time world champion Jack Brabham had the new Climax V8 in his Cooper. Rob Walker got a V8 for Moss but he decided not to use it in the race. Every other car used the ubiquitous Climax 1.5 four cylinder. Just 60 miles from our home town there was a world championship grand prix.