Formula One

My first Grand Prix & first place for Jochen Rindt (above). Apparently, the 1970 Dutch GP was Clay Regazzoni's first GP, managing fourth. The GP event left a colorful memory. I was given a ticket to the race by Raymond Mays, courtesy of an introduction by Jim Elwes, after a friendly chat on the train. I just had to see the circus and it was a great day - and then Piers Courage crashed. Grand Prix was not so grand.

I still follow GP racing on TV some 36 yrs on. Clay died in a road accident Monday. I enjoyed his racing. I have a memory of meeting his cousin George. He told me about Clay's road car, modified to allow him to drive after his injuries. I remember Clay as a star in the circus.