paul newman makes final lap at limerock.....

[That Nice Guy Beck!]

sad... he's an icon
http://www.autoblog.com/2008/08/26/paul-newman-takes-last-laps-at-lime-rock/

[derby]

i've been following this for the last month or so...

[Grampa]

still shake'n the bushes boss.

[SP3]

Back in my racing days, after finishing up on the cars for the day, one would wander through the garage/paddock to grab a beer at the hostility coach before heading to the hotel. Invariably you'd end up stopping by other coaches and we (the teams I worked for) were on good terms with the Newman/Haas guys. Often, Paul was there and we'd all end up bullshitting together about whatever over a beer or three. Most "celebrities" that I have rubbed elbows with are self-absorbed douche bags as you can imagine. Paul (Rick Mears is another) is one that, in spite of his status, somehow managed to stay a decent normal human being. Everyone has to go someday but he is one that deserves to stay around longer, in my opinion. I usually don't get all mushy but this makes me sad.

[derby]

I usually don't get all mushy but this makes me sad.

you're not the only one. sounded like hobbs was gettin' a little misty about it  during the valencia f1 broadcast last weekend.

[superjohn]

Newman is a great actor and race car driver. It's sad to know that he won't be around much longer, but it's good to know that he has been able to have such a profound effect on so many people just by doing what he loved to do.

[Le Pirate]

I didn't realize that all the proceeds of his salad dressings (and what ever other food products he makes) go to charity! I think I"ll have to switch brands of dressings.



A stand up guy. It's sad to here he's going.

[Howie]

Sad indeed

[gojira]

The Sting is one of my favorite movies of all time.

[TiNi]

this is indeed a sad story...

living so close to limerock,
i've seen him on the track many times.
you can't tell he's an older man until he gets out of his car.

i know he will be missed in the paddock

[Randimus Maximus]

although sad, it's good to still see him doing things he wants to do 

[Monsterlover]

This is just. . .

wrong.

[Nitewaif]

By all accounts, he's a really nice guy who has done a lot of good in the world.  Godspeed, Paul.     You'll be missed.

[Randimus Maximus]

By all accounts, he's a really nice guy who has done a lot of good in the world.  Godspeed, Paul.     You'll be missed.

He isn't missed yet!

[Nitewaif]

He isn't missed yet!

You'll be = you will be, not you are.