Han Solo

I saw Greenwood race at Daytona back then. I was working as a pit steward for a few years during the 24 hour races and the Paul Revere 250 race around the 4th of July.

I'll never forget one year they were interviewing him over the loud speaker and he said he was going to take it easy for most of the race. He said his goal was to not get more than 10 laps down then with 6 hours to go he was going to turn up the heat and go for the win. When the green flag waived he went out ahead of the field like there was no tomorrow. By lap 10 he was in with a blown radiator hose. They fixed it and not long after that he blew another one off. They finally got it going for a while but the engine expired by the 6 hour mark. Hope my memory is getting this right.

While he ran it was the most awesome sight I've ever seen. The car literally went around the high bank in a drift with the rear end hanging out. When he hit the back straight it would shoot off the bank like a rocket.

And yes this was pre bus stop years.

Locke

Thanks for the contact. I'll give him a shout.

I too was in the garages when they unloaded your old car. The worksmanship on the radiator ducting was what impressed me most and those cross rams

I can see why it would be a bull in a china shop at a small track. A restored or replicated C-2 race car would just as fun at Lime Rock or Roebling Rd.

Thanks again and Merry Christmas.

Locke

73-84 IMSA Widebody

A sad congratulations Dave.
They sure are fun while you have them.