I agree Sean...what a beast of a car...1000hp is ALOT for a lightweight race car...but having an Ace driver...kept it on the track. Great cockpit narration...no way i could have talked and drove too...especially at a complicated track as Road America. JIM...you are a legend and are missed.. RIP!
5:22 “Be patient, be patient, and... Go!” 5:46 “Woo Hoo!” I think Jim was having himself a mighty good time on this drive. Always loved his narration while driving and he’ll sure be missed.
All of the Shadow Cars were beautifull. As brazilian motorsport fan since the early 70`s, due to the great Emerson Fittipaldi, I had the privilege to see the Shadow F1 cars in the Brazilian GP from 75 until 78, in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. Great drivers: Jean Pierre Jarrier, Tom Pryce, Clay Regazzoni and Hans Stuck. Last but not least, José Carlos Pace, brazilian F1 driver who lost his life in 77, drove the 72 Shadow CanAm car in same races. Good memories, good old times. Thanks for uploading this very nice video.
Rest in peace, Jim Pace. So sad to hear that you passed from COVID-related issues. Thanks to you for showing us how to tackle Road America with 1000hp under your right foot.
I enjoy those Shadows senve I was a kid, seeing them way back in the earlier years at Laguna Seca and still enjoying them today. Just love the look and sound of them. Sleek and beautiful.😊
What a great race car drivin by a total class act, R.I.P. Jim Pace. I've always loved his style of commantary while going ball out. Great video, thanks.
Une immense leçon de pilotage… 1000 HP dans un « karting » de 1974 avec zéro assistance. Nos pilotes de F1 actuels devraient regarder cette vidéo 😊 CAN AM THUNDER !!! Repose en paix Mr Pace. Bloody covid…
RIP Mr. Pace. Survived driving the scariest fastest sports cars from 60/70/80’s and died because of Covid related issues. Doesn’t seem right. Go go go!
So very, very sad to hear about the passing of Jim Pace...He was a gentleman and a hell of a driver. RIP, Jim - thanks for all the racing insights and memorable drives.
Yep. Car 101.. the Jackie Oliver 1974 championship winner. Owner Jim Bartel took it in his stride. The car was sitting upside down on the track and he said look… it's still car 101
I love the fact he was so calm and able to do a whole lap of circuit guide while timing and predicting his overtakes to perfection in a 1000hp car. Cool video, cool car, cool guy but sadly no longer with us. RIP.
Love the commentary, I was grinning the whole time as I watched. You had me cracking up with the state trooper story, you sound like me when I’ve got my helmet on!
Thank so much for sharing...74 is the year i was born...i remember seeing this car when i was a kid..roush chevy? i didnt know he did chevy..someone educated me....1000 hp is insane with the weight ratio
Roush offers rebuilding service, and vintage builds. I doubt the original engine survived after all these years. I believe it would have had a 496 ci Chevy big block, nicknamed the moose motor.
Ohh man, I love that ! I would kill to be able to take a couple of laps in that beast. But I'm sure I would lose my nerve on those flat out 4th gear speeds on those straights.
These guys do roll with the punches. I read somewhere that when this car went upside down bigtime later that day and was sitting all deranged upside down in the middle of the track, owner Bartel said "hey look - it's still car 101" Don't knw if this is the car Craig Bennett had a terrible accident in in 2016. Either way, I expect the repair is underway already.
@@historicsportscars Thanks for reply. Yes, I thought it wouldn't be too bad. I'm sure the car's been hurt worse than that. Of course they're too special to loose so they'd be repaired regardless. Good to know Jim Pace didn't get damaged either - he's getting to be a bit of a treasure himself ! Enjoy your videos very much.
Don Nicholson did the Evolvo/Elevate stuff right? I am a Volvo fanatic but that vehicle is SICK FAST! Looks almost like an SRF! I'm currently with OVR SCCA and would love to chat with you! 😮😊❤
I witnessed it from the the pedestrian bridge steps. The most horrific thing I have seen in the 56 years I have been going to R/A. UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!! Thanks for the fine ride, Jim. See ya out there next time.
Yeah, well they did of course years ago. Finishing races with horribly blistered hands and feet was commonplace. If they broke a nail these days they'd have to sit out the race.
