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Newcomer Tommy Thompson outlasted Curtis Turner in an epic slugfest to win the Motor City 250 at Detroit, US

Sunday 12th August 1951

Newcomer Tommy Thompson outlasted Curtis Turner in an epic slugfest to win the Motor City 250 at Detroit, US. Driving a Chrysler, Thompson survived a motorized rubdown with roughneck Turner, taking the lead with 18 laps remaining, and collecting $5,000 for the victory.

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