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21 May 2003, 17:11 (Ref:606097)
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Paul Newman back behind the wheel
http://www.speedtv.com/articles/auto/roadracing/6416/
That legend will continue Monday, May 26, at Lime Rock Park, as Newman, along with teammate Michael Brockman, will return to Trans-Am Series competition. Newman will drive the No. 78 Chevrolet Corvette, which Butch Leitzinger drove to two victories, and earned the Rookie of the Year title last season. Brockman will drive the No. 77 Chevrolet Camaro. Newman is never one to mince words, and was quick to point out his motivation for racing at Lime Rock this year: "I'm trying to maintain a pulse," he quipped.  Good luck, Paul! |
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21 May 2003, 17:15 (Ref:606102)
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hmmm. Paul has been one heck of a character for racing. I really do hope he doesn't hurt himself, or anyone else. I do like this guy a great deal, but his great skills are greatly diminished.
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21 May 2003, 17:26 (Ref:606108)
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I guess he figures if a guy with no legs can do it, so can he?
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21 May 2003, 17:27 (Ref:606109)
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...Or maybe he figures if Mario can do it...
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21 May 2003, 19:22 (Ref:606209)
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Paul is a lot older than Mario and I beleive its true his skills are greatly diminshed but I also beleive expeience pays BIG dividends. Go for it Mr. Newman!
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21 May 2003, 19:41 (Ref:606222)
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This is also a track that Paul's raced on innumerable times in a car that hasn't changed a whole hell of a lot from his best years.
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22 May 2003, 00:19 (Ref:606429)
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Paul is like 80 now- and great man as he is, he did qualify 6th, adn finished 7th i believe in the National GT1 (club trans-am racE) in June a year ago, so he can still hang with some of the young guys, he'll be fiine...unless the ticker goes in the race...yikes
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22 May 2003, 00:51 (Ref:606440)
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Yikes, I didn't like it when Mario did it, and I REALLY don't like to see Paul do it!
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22 May 2003, 01:10 (Ref:606443)
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I have to admit that I think he is too old for this. That thing with Mario scared me. On the other hand, I really admire his spirt. If he feels up to racing Trans-Am, I'm all for it. He knows what he is capable of more than I do. Good luck Paul.
"I'm just trying to maintain a pulse." What a great line...
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22 May 2003, 01:16 (Ref:606445)
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Keep in mind that he's cracked up close to half the cars that he's driven in the last 5 years.
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22 May 2003, 08:48 (Ref:606573)
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Just the fact he can still drive a racing car at his age deserves encouragement. Good Luck Paul.
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Quote:
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23 May 2003, 01:34 (Ref:607353)
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I don't care how fast or slow he is - he's 78!!!!!!!! God bless him (and Paul Frere), and go for the win, old boy!
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23 May 2003, 02:26 (Ref:607373)
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78 and still racing, WOW
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24 May 2003, 10:48 (Ref:608602)
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Go Paul! After all, it's them racing. I say let them do it as long as they can...
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26 May 2003, 18:58 (Ref:610732)
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After 35 laps, Newman in 8th.
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27 May 2003, 05:42 (Ref:611113)
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Finished the race in P5! Less than 5 secs behind the leader!
Congratulations, Mr. Newman! |
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5 Jun 2003, 20:42 (Ref:622224)
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Yes, it was quite a show by Mr. Newman. (I was there). Congrats!
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