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Peter Gethin Wins McLaren's 19th Straight Can-Am - August 30, 1970
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Drag Racer Blaine Johnson Killed In Crash - August 31st, 1996
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Marcos Ambrose Born in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia - September 1, 1976
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Richie Panch & Dale Singleton Die In Plane Crash - September 2, 1985
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