Walt76280Z Posted September 27, 2008 Share #1 Posted September 27, 2008 (edited) Fox News is reporting that Paul Newman, successful racer of many cars, including the Datsuns of Bob Sharp Racing, passed away at the age of 83. http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,429176,00.html A great actor, philanthropist, team owner, and race car driver has gone to rest. May he rest in peace. Edited September 27, 2008 by Walt76280Z Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geezer Posted September 27, 2008 Share #2 Posted September 27, 2008 We will celebrate his life and not grieve. Rest in Peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdefabri Posted September 27, 2008 Share #3 Posted September 27, 2008 RIP and Godspeed - we lost a true gentleman and a titan of his craft. How many lives this man touched from his charitable donations and Hole in the Wall Camps, amongst other things, is immeasurable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikewags Posted September 27, 2008 Share #4 Posted September 27, 2008 RIP Paul Newman: a true humanitarian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhead240 Posted September 27, 2008 Share #5 Posted September 27, 2008 he'll be fondly remembered and dearly missed.P.S.-i always believed he was robbed of an oscar for the hustler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Palmer Posted September 27, 2008 Share #6 Posted September 27, 2008 Wasn't one of the east coast road courses opened recently just so he could take a few laps in his Corvette? What a special day that had to be for him and all that were there.What a great man for his craft and for motor racing..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingZr0 Posted September 27, 2008 Share #7 Posted September 27, 2008 A Great Legend. ~Z~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt76280Z Posted September 27, 2008 Author Share #8 Posted September 27, 2008 Wasn't one of the east coast road courses opened recently just so he could take a few laps in his Corvette? What a special day that had to be for him and all that were there.What a great man for his craft and for motor racing.....Yes, that was Lime Rock, his 'home' track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 28, 2008 Share #9 Posted September 28, 2008 From our boys over at JNC Mag: Actor/salad dressing mogul/race car driver Paul Newman passed away last night after a long bout with cancer. In the 70s and early 80s, he raced Datsuns in the SCCA Trans-Am and IMSA series, and has competed in everything from the Baja 1000 to the 24 Hours of Daytona. He became so close to the Nissan brand that he even starred in a series of commercials for them and had a limited edition R30 Skyline named after him. We are deeply saddened by his loss. As a tribute, here are some of Newman’s Skyline commercials from Japan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac Posted September 28, 2008 Share #10 Posted September 28, 2008 Actor, salad dressing pitch man, and Z car racer.God speed Paul Newmanhttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/09/27/AR2008092701441.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skunkbud280Z Posted September 28, 2008 Share #11 Posted September 28, 2008 As famous as he became for his acting career, his career as a businessman far exceeded his earnings as an actor. And if you've ever tried his Newman's Own products you'll know why. That Caesar dressing and Sockarooni spaghetti sauce of his are the best I've ever tried.And what made Paul Newman so special, besides the fact that he stayed married to his wife his entire life unlike the rest of Hollywood, is that he gave all of his profits from his food line to charities.And of course he raced Zs. Whatever you think of his acting, that was one hell of a good man. He'll be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-point Posted September 28, 2008 Share #12 Posted September 28, 2008 http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=SRg7UpSxO5g&feature=relatedGood bye Paul! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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