Period correct shifters?

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My gut is telling me if you made two lists of racers running automatic transmissions of the type which could have been configured with a column shifter, the ratio would be way off.


Those who have won with a colum shifter vs those who have won with an aftermarket ratchet shifter.

There is value in removing chance and using a consistent system. Probably why automatic transmission tend to be faster than the equivalent manual these days.