That was an unlimited 1,000 mile air race at Mojave. The first time, a DC-7 entered, which the unlimited racers didn't like because of wake turbulence. The DC-7 came in sixth, in no small part ecause it didn't need to make a pit stop to refuel.
For the second race, a Constellation also entered. But the other racers (Sea Furies, Mustangs, etc.) threatened to not race if the two airliners did. So the airliners were scratched.
Sadly, no DC-7s are still flying. The last one flying shelled an engine in 2013, landed at Charlotte, NC, where it remains. There are a few restored Connies flying.
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