Driving the Cobra his father once raced down the backside hill at Willow Springs, Rich MacDonald relished following in his father’s footsteps.
Legends Speak

Belatedly Following in Dad’s Footsteps

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Many might find it unusual that the 58-year old son of legendary racecar driver Dave MacDonald had never driven a race car on a racetrack, but it’s true.

Going fast has always been in my blood—as evidenced by countless speeding tickets—but it’s only in the past five years that I’ve reentered the racing community and become active at local events.

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