Sigh, another HERO gone. Unlike many of today's drivers he was a
gentleman and a class act. He walked into the paddock area at Road
America, where my son was working on a Brabham I nodded and said hello
and he winked at me in acknowledgment and went straight for Adam. He
shook Adam's hand and they talked for about 5 minutes and he autographed
a metal Ferrari shield Adam had just purchased. He told Adam what a
responsibility the guys with the wrenches have. Today that shield is
hanging in a place of honor.
A couple of years later we ran into him at Indy for the USGP. We were
walking one way and the Hills the other. As we past each other we
nodded and Phil said, "You're the Brabham man!" Amazing. I told Adam
today by phone and there was silence for a moment and then he summed up
my feelings with one word, "Damn!" Yup, we lost a good one. Thanks
Phil. I bet he's finally telling off Enzo for all those years he had to
put up with the man's tirades.
Anyone know if Paul Newman has improved?
Dave
59 :{)
59 MGA 1500
Burlington WI
Larry Daniels wrote:
> Phil Hill died this morning of respiratory problems and Parkinson's. He was
> 81.
>
> http://tinyurl.com/6pd5tw
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