Certain people move through life with a combination of intelligence, talent, modesty and elegance that is often summed up by the word class. While his background gave him many advantages his skill driving a racing car was clear. I only had a few brief conversations with him and he was the epitome of politeness. I was genuinely shocked when I learned of his tragic death in a testing accident. Racing lost a true gentleman.
© Dale Kistemaker 1982-85, 2011-20
2015 Motor Press Guild Bob D’Olivio Award For Photography – Best Photograph of the Year
Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this original material without express and written permission from Dale Kistemaker is strictly prohibited.
Excerpts and links may be used on websites provided that full and clear credit is given to Dale Kistemaker and Poetics Of Speed with appropriate and specific links to the original content.
Original words and pictures:
© Dale Kistemaker 1982-85, 2011-20
poeticsofspeed
You must be logged in to post a comment.