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6. They left LA

for a racing competition, headed for Salinas. At the intersection of CA 41 and 46 near the tiny crossroads of Cholame is where the crash occurred. They intended to tow his car, but his Porsche was new. It needed some breaking in, so he and his mechanic drove together. The mechanic survived.