Tony in the big block Chevy powered McLaren at Watkins Glen, N.Y.  July 24th


  1971 Can-Am Series, cont

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.

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.

Car owner Oscar Kovaleski in his earlier McLaren

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

     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.

Joe Siffert's #20 Can Am 5.4 liter 908 Porsche at 1971 Mid-Ohio Can Am race

     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.

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