This episode of The Logbook, our History of Motorsports series, features Dr. Karl-Heinz Mertins' exploration of an alternate history of the mid-engine revolution in motorsports. Mertins, with extensive engineering experience in Europe and the United States, presents a 'what if' scenario imagining the potential impact of different decisions made in the 1950s within motorsport. The narrative focuses on key figures like Robert Eberin von Eberhorst, Francesco Di Virgilio, and Joseph Michel, and foretells a collaboration that could have accelerated the adaptation of mid-engine vehicles in Formula One. The historical backdrop includes the technical details of Grand Prix racing, the influence of the 750kg formula, the role of major car manufacturers like Mercedes and Auto Union, and the socio-political elements that affected motorsports during that era. The episode also discusses the logistical and engineering developments, such as the introduction of radial tires and the company's alignment with the various global automotive innovations, while emphasizing the hypothetical consequences of these changes on mid-engine car technology.

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This episode is part of our HISTORY OF MOTORSPORTS SERIES and is sponsored in part by: The International Motor Racing Research Center (IMRRC), The Society of Automotive Historians (SAH), The Watkins Glen Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Argetsinger Family - and was recorded in front of a live studio audience.