The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

HUMAN BEINGS AND THEIR ACTIVITIES (CLASSIFIER'S TITLE)

IN AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE RACING IT IS CONSIDERED BAD LUCK
FOR A GIRL TO BE PRESENT IN THE PITS DURING A RACE. THIS HAS
BECOME SO STRONG THAT THE UNITED STATES AUTO CLUB HAS PASSED A
RULE AGAINST WOMEN IN THE PITS DURING A RACE.

Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT

Date learned: 09-24-1968