Road Atlanta 2011

[Purple Frog]

I made a remark earlier in the week about driving in the pro series at age 68. (7 time National Champion DaveW)

Hanging around the Polestar reception area, and joking with Bill Jordan, it's easy to forget that he is over 70. Turning low 27s this weekend.

He has just bought a new set of bright yellow gloves (the better for Mark to see the team signals ), so I don't think he plans on retiring any time soon.

[starkejt]

Why can't I be the Man with No Name?

[Purple Frog]

We have a large number of choices:

Bill Munny
Harry Callahan
Robert Kincaid
Philo Beddoe
Monco
Blondie
Rowdy Yates
Marshal Jed Cooper
Red Hardigan
Joe
Joesy Wales
Frankie Dunn
Walt Kowalski
Pardner
Coogan
Thunderbolt
Thomas Highway
Red Stovall

Clint had about 100 other character roles. I think "the Stranger" from High Plains Drifter may be the best fit.

At least he never played the Pied Piper.

[starkejt]

Fair enough. The Stranger is a better than Pardner, at least.

[jim_oseth]

What about numbnuts?

[starkejt]

What about numbnuts?

As far as I know, that one's not taken, so you can have it.

[tstarke4]

Does anyone remember who won the first F2000 pro race in the USA?

[Beartrax]

...Bill Jordan, it's easy to forget that he is over 70. Turning low 27s this weekend.

He has just bought a new set of bright yellow gloves (the better for Mark to see the team signals ), so I don't think he plans on retiring any time soon.

Picture 1: Is he driving in the "klag" on the cool down lap, picking up marbles, to be sure he makes the minimum weight?

OOPS! You changed the pic, now my post is nonsense! (like so many others...)

[Mike Foschi]

Does anyone remember who won the first F2000 pro race in the USA?

The fast answer is Tom Schweitz, he won the first Road Atlanta race when it was the North Eastern F2000 Championship. But the correct answer is it's who ever won the West coast series first race under P&P Promotions, (Powell and Patterson).

[stonebridge20]

The fast answer is Tom Schweitz, he won the first Road Atlanta race when it was the North Eastern F2000 Championship. But the correct answer is it's who ever won the West coast series first race under P&P Promotions, (Powell and Patterson).

I thought the first F2000 US pro race was at Bridgehampton in 1990 under USAC sanction? I thought you were in it. Remember,.....Langston against the tree on the pace lap. I was out there in some car I can't remember.

[starkejt]

The fast answer is Tom Schweitz, he won the first Road Atlanta race when it was the North Eastern F2000 Championship. But the correct answer is it's who ever won the West coast series first race under P&P Promotions, (Powell and Patterson).

So then the answer to the question is that a total of 2 people remember who won that race. What are the odds that both of you would be in one thread or that Schwietz would still be alive?

[tstarke4]

Schwietz won the USAC pro series opener at Road Atlanta in 1992. The same year the SCCA sanctioned series started and ran races all over the US and in Canada. He was on quite a roll when he was young and slim. Six national victories and a Runoffs victory in '91 followed by 3 consecutive pro wins (one USAC and two SCCA). If I remember correctly he was the SCCA series runnerup to Greg Ray even though we missed two races. I don't remember the west coast series. So, does anyone remember that series and who won their race (and when?)?

[Mike Foschi]

I thought the first F2000 US pro race was at Bridgehampton in 1990 under USAC sanction? I thought you were in it. Remember,.....Langston against the tree on the pace lap. I was out there in some car I can't remember.

You might be correct. That race at the Bridge might have been done before the West Coast started their series. That race was run with the RCCA and the driver that won that race was.........................................Chris Fahan.

[tstarke4]

Doesn't surprise me. He was winning a lot of races during that era. When did they stop racing at Bridgehampton?

[starkejt]

IIRC Bridgehampton was closed in 99.

[glenn cooper]

of a slim Schweitz, or it never happened!

[stonebridge20]

of a slim Schweitz, or it never happened!

Kinda like those Milka pic's

[starkejt]

of a slim Schweitz, or it never happened!

"Slim" means he was 220 lbs. vs. the 248 he is now.

Here's one from when he was still in the 230s, after being thoroughly vanquished by Pritchard and Winkler.

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As you can see, "slim" is a generous, relative term.

[Wren]

Please inform Tom that he has to revive the mustache, effective immediately. That thing is awesome.

You can also see how happy he looks to have finished third.

[starkejt]

The moustache was in full effect for most of his life but has been gone since they starting enforcing the balaclava rule for facial hair.