Category Archives: Obituaries

WARREN AGOR – 1942-2014

Longtime Can-Am, Trans-Am, IMSA and vintage racer Warren Agor, of Penfield, N.Y., passed away on Oct. 29. An RRDC member since 1975, he had an unparalleled passion for racing, which earned him numerous podium finishes. He graduated from Cornell University, served as a Captain in the U.S. Army, and worked for Roger Penske’s racing team […]

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JOHN BISHOP – 1926-2014

John Bishop, perhaps the most influential person in the history of American professional road racing, passed away Thursday in San Rafael, Calif., of complications from a recent illness. Bishop was, in the most complimentary sense, an egregious opportunist – a visionary who could spot marketable trends and formulate the pathways to successful products. His products […]

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SIR JACK BRABHAM – 1926-2014

Sir Jack Brabham, one of motor racing’s giants, passed away quietly at his Gold Coast home in Australia today. The three-time Formula 1 World Champion was 88. Every major news outlet in the world has paid homage to the ARAF flight mechanic who became a racing legend. Tributes appear in RACER, Autoweek and Autosport. Quite […]

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JIM JEFFORDS: 1927-2014

George Bruggenthies, Road America president and general manager, reported the passing of fellow RRDC member and Road America board member Jim Jeffords on March 6. “Jim Jeffords was the definitive example of a gentlemen racer with a heart of gold,” said Bruggenthies. “He loved racing for the thrill of competition, not for the money. Jim […]

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CHARLIE EARWOOD 1924-2014

Charlie Earwood, one of the best liked and most respected people in the motorsports industry, passed away today, Jan. 28. His death was first reported on Facebook by his son and fellow RRDC member Terry Earwood. “After failing health the past year, my Dad, Charles ‘Charlie’ Earwood passed away in his sleep peacefully at home […]

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