No one commands such attention simply by walking into a room. It’s not just the hat, with those ostrich feathers emanating from a bauble centered above the brim. It’s not just the sunglasses, which tend to reflect the bustle around him. It’s not just his height, that 6-foot-2 frame which stands out notably in an era where drivers tend to be much shorter. It’s not just the power of 200 race victories and seven premier-division championships, as much a part of the man as his chambray blue shirts.
It’s the total package, from the tip of his Stetson to the toe of his cowboy boots, usually with sleeves rolled up and a smile on his face and one hand wielding a … More
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