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August 23, 2008
Paul Newman Runs Some Last Laps at LimeRock
By John Coyle
Editor
In addition to being a great actor and an incredibly generous philanthropist—all the proceeds from his Newman’s own products go to charity—Paul Newman is also a talented race driver. Unfortunately, 18 months ago, he was diagnosed with terminal cancer, and apparently, he doesn’t have much time left. But that didn’t stop him from hitting the track at LimeRock last week in his GT1 Corvette! Check out a few pics of his #80 car on the circuit after the jump, and head over to the Early911Registry forums for some great stories about a real class act.
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coffee fiend
Jan 9, 2009 at 8:59 pm
Paul Newman is a legend for his work in movies, and he’s a stud for all his work outside of movies
Mon
Jan 1, 2009 at 9:24 am
What a great guy Paul Newman was! Life should be endless for people like him. May God bless his soul and give him eternal peace.
John
Dec 31, 2008 at 1:56 pm
Mister Newman was a national treasure, and left a great legacy in film, philanthropy and auto racing. May his soul be forevre happy and at peace. And my he be racing that ol’ Hornet in heaven with all the legends up there. God bless Paul. God bles your family too.
Me
Oct 4, 2008 at 1:43 am
I’m glad Paul Newman was able to get in a final lap before his untimely death. I say untimely, although he was 83, I was hoping he would live forever. The world needs more people like him. Paul, you will be missed.
Pat Magroin
Sep 28, 2008 at 3:51 pm
Rest In Peace, Paul
Son Of a Beach
Aug 26, 2008 at 1:11 pm
I remember when he won the 24 Hours of Daytona, and he was asked how he felt about winning. He replied “I’m just pleased to have a pulse.” Classy and funny guy, a sad thing that he afflicted with cancer.
kap0w
Aug 25, 2008 at 4:31 pm
Not only a superlative actor, but he seems like a guy who really inspires people from all walks of life. I wish I’d get a chance to meet the man, but it’s worth knowing that people like that exist, even if we never cross paths.
GTwildfire
Aug 25, 2008 at 1:03 am
aside from salad dressing and winning oscars, Newman and I have the same bucket list.
HollywoodWags
Aug 24, 2008 at 1:28 pm
Newman was very, very good race car driver. I remember Newman and Walter Payton racing TransAm.
What a great time for sports car racing.
Stewart
Aug 23, 2008 at 4:20 pm
Paul Newman is a great man.
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We cannot say that about too many people these days…
Doug and Dill
Aug 23, 2008 at 4:13 pm
I lvoe Paul Newman.
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but please tell me his blinker wasn’t on the whole time….
Richard
Aug 23, 2008 at 1:40 pm
Pure class. What a great guy.