1972 was the year Alice Cooper released School’s Out and I’m sure it could be heard in The Pit at Mosport during the Grand Prix weekend, even though school had just started for the fall. I’m sure all those Mutton Chop wearing Grand Prix types in the paddock were more into the Euro bands like ABBA.

Sitting on the pole was Peter Revson, with a time of 1:13.6 which is still a smokin’ fast time today. The man with the turtleneck, Jackie Stewart won the race in his Ford powered Tyrrell, beating Revson by less than 1 second.

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Next up from the Ranta Collection is the 1969 Canadian Grand Prix. I know I was at this one, but at only 2 years old I don’t have any stories. The 90 lap race was won by Jacky Ickx, with Jack Brabham in second and Jochen Rindt taking third spot on the podium.

One of the many good things that came from the days of tobacco sponsorship is the wealth of memorable marketing images. The back cover of the program is home to the Player’s Navy Cut brand.

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