Franz Weis (left) and “Chief” Troy Rogers adjust the hydraulically actuated high rear wing on the Chaparral 2G for the Laguna Seca Can-Am in 1968.
Photo: Pete Lyons / www.petelyons.com
Pete Lyons
Try throwing your arms around all the richness of racing … too immense to embrace, isn’t it? Racecars, raceways, races, innovations, news, controversy, history, drama, beauty, excitement, emotion; a single day at the track produces far more than a single enthusiast can harvest, and we haven’t yet mentioned racers.
Its human facet is the sport’s most colorful, complex and captivating, yet throughout my years of race reporting I often felt I wasn’t doing justice to the people.
Become a Member & Get Ad-Free Access To This Article (& About 6,000+ More)
Access to the full article is limited to paid subscribers only. Our membership removes most ads, lets you enjoy unlimited access to all our premium content, and offers you awesome discounts on partner products. Enjoy our premium content.
