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Old 12-16-2003, 08:20 AM
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Default Dick Workman - CSX 3137

Steve -

I remember Dick Workman. Only met him once, at the SCCA ARRC Nationals at Road Atlanta in 1974. Went to the run-offs to watch Al French (GT350) and Sam Feinstein (427 Cobra) run after meeting them at SOA Conventions. Workman drove like a madman - guess sometimes that is what it takes to finish on top. He was the highest placing Cobra in the A/B Production race that included Feinstein, Col. Loren Pearson, and Mack Yates.

I recall that the steering wheel center on Workman's Cobra was engraved with a dedication to a friend of his he had lost. The guy was a real hard-charger. According to the SAAC Registry, Workman dissapppeared at sea in the 80's, and is presumed to have drowned.


Here is what their cars looked like at the run-offs in 1974:

Dick Workman's CSX 3137, built up from several wrecked race cars - (note 289 body configuration)




Col. Loren Pearson's CSX3343 - if I recall, he was having engine troubles this week-end




Mack Yate's 289 USSRC competition Cobra roadster - I recall this one flying around the corners, lifting the inside front wheel.




It was a great week-end, even though none of my favorite Cobras or GT350's won.

regards,

Jeff
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