In honor of our friend and fellow racer, Paul Newman,I am going to designate the last week of September
"Paul Newman Week".
Gunnar and PaulIn response to hearing of Paul's passing, Gunnar said:
"I probably wouldn't be racing today if it wasn't for Paul Newman. The first time I got in the car that year, he was faster than I was. Even recently, he was still incredibly quick and could get around Lime Rock (his home track) better than anyone. He has been such a huge influence on my career and has been a close friend of our family for a long time."
Paul, Michael Brockman, Gunnar & KevinPorsche 996 GT3
"I've never had any physical grace," Paul insists. "I've done all kinds of sports, boxing, skiing, tennis - everything - and I have no physical grace. The only time I've ever felt graceful doing anything was when I was in a car." 
Paul and Gunnar being interviewed,via video, by Jane Clayson of the Early Show.
Referring to Gunnar, Paul said,
"He brings wisdom and speed,
and I bring treachery and bad intention."
These two made it into the Guinness World Records 2001
as the Oldest (75) and Youngest (17) Racing Drivers.
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