Yes, the reason I started this thread is Stainless' guess in reply #5. I can never understand how these things get so far off track.
Anyway, Bob Drury did set the fast mile time for a '53/'54 Studebaker at 229. This makes him the first recipient of the Courtney Hizer Memorial. It was Courtney's wish that a perpetual award be given to the fast Studebaker. His lovely wife, Villa, has taken up the challenge and has funded a plaque to be awarded each year.
I exchanged emails with Bob and Villa and it turns out that they are known to each other and Villa is very pleased that Bob is the first. Bob is shy about blowing his own horn so it fell on me to make this announcement. One more thing - 'One Run Bob' wanted me to mention that he is good looking as well as fast.
DW