Although I failed to scribble anything about
the late Don Panoz, who took the Chequered Flag recently at Age 83. Fittingly,
IMSA will pay Homage to their past Mentor, Dr. Donald Panoz who created the
American Le Mans Series (ALMS) which ultimately helped revive Sports Car racing
Stateside. After taking over the reins from the short lived Professional Sports
Car Racing (PSCR) series previously owned by Andy Evans.
Ironically, whilst
searchin' round for something on the GTR-1, I found the following video where
Messer Panoz notes how past Scandia Racing Boss Andy Evans wanted to know what
type 'O G-DAMN' car was holding up his Ferrari during testing at Sebring; Momma
Mia!
Even better yet, MAGS' and Johnny O', aka Jan
Magnussen and Johnny O'Connell will each pilot one of Don Panoz's racing
legends, the GTR-1 and Delta Wing respectively this weekend in tribute to Mr.
Panoz.
Whilst Y'all may wish to check out the Racer
Magazine Gallery of Panoz racing machinery below...
