John hunter nemechek xfinity driver at gms racing zane smith xfinity driver at jr motorsports in eight races sheldon creed truck driver at. The last report that detectives have about john pauls whereabouts was from 2009, when he and the boat were in thailand. John robert menard jr family, family tree celebrity family. John paul is still considered a person of interest in the case. Initially described as hopeless by a professional driving instructor, john paul jr.
Jr motorsports, gms racing partner on driver development. Dec 03, 2018 i didnt know him personally, but i was lucky enough to be covering racing when john paul jr. Tbt a look back at 12 year old f3 americas driver john paul southern jr and f4 u. Oct 10, 2018 former indycar and imsa driver bill whittington will return to prison after being sentenced to an 18month stay for tax fraud. May 27, 2016 indy 500 autograph collectors find friendship and rivalry. Still, it wasnt finished both with racing and the drugs smuggling john paul jr. He is the father of paul menard, a nascar sprint cup series driver. John paul jr racedriver biography career and success. Get the latest race results, news, videos, pictures, win record and more for john paul jr. Cast of racing wives, from samantha busch to aspiring.
He finished second at the 1984 24 hours of le mans, while racing with partner. Champion imsa gt en 1982, sur porsche 935 turbo et lola t600chevrolet du jlp racing alors plus jeune pilote sacre. The next generation of john force racing is already making its presence known in the summit racing equipment nhra jr. Aug 01, 2019 get to know the cast of racing wives, from samantha busch to an aspiring nascar driver. Franks furniture refinishing brentwood the sportsman club w. John owns menards, a midwestern chain of home enhancement stores. He competed in cart and the indy racing league competitions, but primarily in imsa gt championship, winning the title in 1982. Detailed karting statistics not covered by driver database. Learn about john paul jr his birthday, what he did before fame, his family life, fun trivia facts, popularity rankings, and more. He was diagnosed with huntingtons disease, a progressive neurological disorder.
The following year he joined his controversial fathers racing. John lee paul born hansjohan paul, march 12, 1939 in the netherlands was an american racecar driver, convicted felon and fugitive. Historic sportscar racing ltd is a time machine of mechanical sight historic sportscar racing ltd is a time machine of mechanical sight and sound. This former imsa gt champion and the namesake of one of auto racings finer talents is also one of the most notorious criminals on this or any list. Once a retired racing driver has decided to hang up his helmet, he has to find a way of dealing with the rest of his life. He competed in cart and the indy racing league competitions, but primarily in imsa gt championship, winning the title in 1982 during his career, paul was a twice winner of the 24 hours of daytona, the first of these was while codriving his father, john paul, sr. The following year he joined his controversial fathers racing team as codriver in the imsa series. John paul jr the biography with carrer and success in the race driver directory of speedsport magazine. In this revisited edition of the classic motor racing book, author sylvia wilkinson has added a new 45page chapter catching up with many of the people who made the bre team successful and the book so compelling, including john morton, the teams number one driver, who went on to race professionally for now close to 40 years.
In a sport as conscious of public relations as auto racing, john paul jr. Mar 05, 2018 initially described as hopeless by a professional driving instructor, john paul jr. He competed in cart and the indy racing league competitions, but primarily in imsa gt championship. But in 2001 he had to retire from racing when he noticed that his car would not respond the way he thought his. John force racings thirdgeneration enjoying thrill of jr. After becoming the youngest ever imsa champion, he made 21 cart starts from 1982 to 1985 with a win at michigan international speedway and 8th position in points in 1983. For most, it very hard to shake off the passion that has brought probably the greatest excitement they will ever experience. Historic sportscar racing ltd is a time machine of mechanical sight. He became the youngest imsa champion in racing history in 1982.
Paul page reports on the new ownership and changes at the indianapolis speedrome, including an interview with john stiles, the new owner. He then went on to become a racing driver and won, with his son john paul, jr. A perfect way to celebrate the father getting married that same day. Jacob and noah hood, sons of jfr crew chief danny hood and. Oct 30, 20 phillips recalls the topsyturvy racing career of john paul, jr. Nascar driver page with latest stats, race results, videos, news, photo galleries, team information, bio and more. An auto racing odyssey revisited sold out by sylvia wilkinson. Looking back at the john paul fatherson teams porsche 935s. Former indycar, imsa driver whittington sentenced to prison. Three weeks until were back home at the keystone speedfest with a little more horsepower and a hunger there is only one way to fulfill. This former imsa gt champion and the namesake of one of auto racing s finer talents is also one of the most notorious criminals on this or any list. In 1982 he won the twelve hours of sebring codriving with his father john paul, sr.
Johns achievements in 1966 included nine consecutive wins with the elan, and outright victory in the autosport. Feb 05, 1989 in a sport as conscious of public relations as auto racing, john paul jr. Former indycar and imsa driver bill whittington will return to prison after being sentenced to an 18month stay for tax fraud. Paul menard is an american professional stock car racing driver. Paul jr has the commitment and the determination to go very far in motor racing, provided he gets the right support. Paul is attempting a comeback at age 29 after serving 28 months in prison on federal.
John paul sr was also a racer, and the two men won the 1982 12 hours of sebring together. During his career, paul was a twice winner of the 24 hours of daytona. After becoming the youngestever imsa champion, he made 21 cart starts from 1982 to 1985 scoring a win at michigan international speedway. Raced moto cross for 5 years, gokarts for 3 year and vintage midgets for 8 years sponsors. Paul menard is a leo and was born in the year of the monkey life.
But in 2001 he had to retire from racing when he noticed that his car would not respond. Historic sportscar racing ltd is a time machine of mechanical sight and sound. Get to know the cast of racing wives, from samantha busch to an aspiring nascar driver. Thomsen discovered a similar sentiment when he wrote john paul jr. Cart race number 1 of sunday, april 17, 1983 at atlanta motor speedway, hampton, ga 2 laps on a 1. Exindycar driver battling huntingtons while raising. Some carry on working in the sport, in team management of one sort or another. I follow this young driver closely since i believe that he has the character of a future champion. John raced in imsa, cart, and the indy racing league. He intended to open a dive shop off the coast of thailand.
With baseball, basketball and football scarred by drug scandals the past few years, indy car racing has now joined the club. The following graph shows the change in the driverdb rating of john paul southern, jr. Leading saratoga harness drivers with 1 starts sorted by wins from 01012020 thru 03302020 pctstrts1st2nd3rdudrspurses dobson billy 20. Career details the racing career of john paul southern, jr. Indy 500 autograph collectors find friendship and rivalry. I didnt know him personally, but i was lucky enough to be covering racing when john paul jr. Hsr is the leader in competitive vintage racing, offering sprint. Phillips recalls the topsyturvy racing career of john paul, jr. During his career, paul was a twice winner of the 24 hours of daytona, the first of these was while codriving his. Whenever he won, which was quite often, i was always glad because that meant. Former indycar, imsa driver whittington sentenced to.
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