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Tony in the big block Chevy powered McLaren at Watkins Glen, N.Y. July 24th |
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1971 Can-Am Series, cont |
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Our Jerobee McLaren had one of the most striking paint schemes in the Can-Am Series. We were also the highest placing independent car in the series. |
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The PRDA Jerobee McLaren enjoyed some of the best press in the series. Oscar piloted the model version to new model track records at every circuit. |
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Car owner Oscar Kovaleski in his earlier McLaren |
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Tony Adamowicz, Gary Wheeler, Tony a2z, Tony Adamowics, a2zRacer, Gary Wheeler, Tony Adamowicz |
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Tony in front of the Union 76 gas pumps at Riverside Raceway |
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When the trophies were handed out on the podium, I received Seppi's 2nd place trophy and he received my 3rd place trophy. In the confusion, the quiet mannered Swiss driver walked away with the wrong trophy. I approached him later and we exchanged trophies, and discussed the mix up. I explained that "since I was an American driver, they obviously want me to have the bigger trophy." We Laughed together and from then on we had a real friendship. He was an awesome competitor and well liked by all who came to know him. This was the highest placed Independent non-factory Can Am finish for me. The PRDA Jerobee McLaren was highly recognizable and received the most press for an independent team. |
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Joe Siffert's #20 Can Am 5.4 liter 908 Porsche at 1971 Mid-Ohio Can Am race |
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My relationship with Jo Siffert was somewhat distant during the World Manufactures races, however it was the 1971 Can Race at Mid Ohio that brought us closer together. I finished 3rd behind "Seppi" in the Jerobee McLaren Can Am car. Jackie Stewart won the race in the L&M factory Lola. I raced diligently against Seppi during the race, however our two year old McLaren was no match in the handling department at Mid-Ohio , compared with the super light-weight 908 Can Am Porsche 5.4 liter. |
