1.   Gray defeated a field that included Steve Scott, the American mile record-holder, in his second career mile.

2.   Holders of American miles can use them for TWA flights.

3.   Should McMullen make a bid for victory, it would be a symbolic move in the restoration of American mile fortunes.

4.   TWA miles became American miles after the purchase, and TWA frequent fliers actually ended up being better off since their miles were now with a stronger airline.