Paul Newman was a really fine race car driver. Sure he had the money to field the best cars but his skill behind the wheel was fun to see.
Old friend of mine, Karl Haas, was his partner in the race car business. Paul drove, Karl partnered on buying cars and having them built. Karl died a few years ago, he and his wife lived in the priciest of the pricey Chicago suburbs.
When very young I dated a stocks driver. Then stocks consisted of young men with muscle cars and loyal buddies who would support and run the pit for them and really wealthy older men. And an occasional cute girl. Met him briefly when in the circuit. A motorhead.
Especially seeing him at Lime Rock. Paul was a great actor and race car driver.