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Legends of Riverside

Dave Wolin: The Kindness of Strangers

July 12, 2016 By pete

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Dave Wolin goes back a long way; he got a bank loan to buy a used Porsche 550 Spyder for $2000 (that was a long time ago!) Today he is recording and preserving racing history and helping retired race drivers.

By Brandes Elitch
All photos courtesy Dave Wolin

You will not be surprised to learn that there is no pension plan for retired race car drivers like there is in the movie industry; they often depend on the kindness of strangers During the Monterey Historics this year, there will be a new and very special event, called “Tribute to the CanAm – 50th Anniversary.” Proceeds benefit the Racing History Project, (www.racinghistoryproject.com) and specifically two drivers: Charlie Hayes and Tony Adamowicz. [Read more…] about Dave Wolin: The Kindness of Strangers

Tagged With: brandes elitch, Charlie Hayes, dan gurney, Dave Wolin, Legends of Riverside, Pete Lyons, Racing History Project, Tony Adamowicz, Tribute to the CanAm

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