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In 1949, the Ponce Inlet course was lengthened to 4.3 miles. A January race with 75 starters was won by local driver and mechanic Marshal Teague. For July, officials switched to a newer-car strictly stock rule. Red Byron drove the winning 1949 Olds, prepared by Red Vogt. Three women raced: Ethel Mobley finished 11th, Sarah Christian 18th, and Louise Smith 20th after spectators helped upright her flipped car.
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