Here in Wisconsin, snow is on the ground and it's going to be 6F tomorrow with a crazy windchill!! We should be seeing daffodils and rabbits outside instead of snow, ice and cold.
On February 28th, two of my favorite race car drivers celebrated their birthdays. Mario Andretti turned 79 and still drives the two seat Indy Car. I still want a ride in that car Mario! Sebastien Bourdais turned 40 on the same day!
On March 10th, the Indy Cars have the first race of the season in St. Petersburg, Florida. Sebastien Bourdais has lived in St. Petersburg for a few years and won that race twice I believe.
To get ready for the season let's take a look back at the birthday boys and some of the Indy Cars.
Last year Scott Dixon won the championship and I think he could do it again! Good luck Scott!
Stay warm and get ready to hear the awesome sounds of Indy Car again!
See how many drivers you can recognize here.
Thanks,
Rich Zimmermann
January 22, 2017
Last week we lost another legend in the world of racing with the passing of Dan Gurney at the age of 89.
Dan was a racer like no other. He is the only American to win in Formula 1 with his own car. That very car and Dan were such a big part of my childhood racing memories. He and Jim Clark were and still are my heroes of Indy car and Formula 1.
Did you know that we can thank Dan Gurney for the opening of a champagne bottle after you win a race? He started that tradition with a win long ago.
Here is a look at Dan in 1991 at Road America with his very fast and race winning Toyota Eagles. The other photo is from the Milwaukee Mile and I'm not sure of the year.
Miss you Dan and thank you for all you have done for racing. AAR racing developed some great machines with your wizard ways.
Thanks,
Rich Zimmermann
