{"id":461108,"date":"2007-04-01T13:30:27","date_gmt":"2007-04-01T13:30:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportscardigest.com\/\/?p=65724"},"modified":"2024-12-27T03:06:08","modified_gmt":"2024-12-27T03:06:08","slug":"the-infamous-1958-cuba-gp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/the-infamous-1958-cuba-gp\/","title":{"rendered":"The Infamous 1958 Cuba GP"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='memberful-global-teaser-content'>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Sexual debauchery, a regime\u2019s imminent downfall and a kidnapping fit for a gentleman were some of the highlights of the 1958 Grand Prix of Cuba for sports cars. Racing during the fifties was noted for some remarkable events. The horrific 1955 Le Mans when almost 100 spectators lost their lives comes to mind. And how about Juan Manuel Fangio\u2019s magnificent drive at the 1957 N\u00fcrburgring when he defeated the best in Formula One with an outdated car, winning his fifth World Championship? But maybe this one takes the cake.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The race itself only lasted six laps. Some of the best drivers of the day were on hand. Among the entrants was the Cuban dictator\u2019s chauffeur! Huge crowds watched during the two days of practice and qualifying. The day before the green flag dropped, Fangio was kidnapped! Prize and appearance money was paid with cash in paper sacks. 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