The “Curve of Death” in Jericho
The first major turn of the course, called the “Curve of Death” by newspapers, was located on narrow streets surrounded by the Jericho General Store and W.B. Powell’s Jericho Hotel. Flagmen were hired by the AAA Race Commission to keep the turn clear and warn spectators of approaching cars.
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