In period race history for V8?

[LarryW]

I was wondering whether any of the eight cylinder Bristols were used in competition. I would expect the automatic transmission might have been an issue but with the V8, I expect it might have been possible. I'm thinking of the Iso Rivolta that usually was provided with an automatic transmission but was raced as a touring car when it first was introduced. It featured a 327 Corvette engine.