1957 Ferrari 290S: Masten Gregory and Lou Brero

1957 Sebring: The day after the 12 Hours of Sebring, these 2 haulers were loaded up and headed back north. Simpler times back then! Although Maserati would take the top 2 spots in 1957, Ferrari took 4 of the top 10 spots. 3 of the cars were entered by Scuderia Ferrari but the top finishing Ferrari, the #15 290S, was entered by George Tilp. His car, with Masten Gregory and Lou Brero driving, would finish 4th overall. I'm lucky to have their award, the Bob Sweikert Memorial Trophy, in my collection. It was donated anonymously to be given to the top team with both American drivers. Bob Sweikert had raced at Sebring in 1956 and finished 3rd overall. Alec Ulmann was keen on getting Americans excited about sports car racing and it is thought he donated it in Sweikert's memory.