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[john winfield]

Pedro and BRM win at Oulton Park! This may already be posted; apologies if so.

[jj2728]

Copyright JAG

[P153]

Pedro and BRM win at Oulton Park! This may already be posted; apologies if so.

What a wonderful clip. RIP Pedro.

[launchpad]

[quote name='Pedro 917' date='Jul 11 2011, 08:16' post='5164471']
In a 1976 article that appeared in Autosport, Nigel Roebuck wrote : Pedro was one on his own, he has no counterpart today. Deeply religious, he was a complete fatalist: "God is the only one that can tell you that this is the end of the line, and it is no matter where you are". It was an approach to life which greatly affected his attitude to driving. His absence from the circuits is still conspicious as far as I'm concerned. The little man with the Bentley, the deerstalker, the sunglasses, the sleek black hair ... Pedro Rodriguez was the purest racer to be found anywhere.

It has been 40 years to the day that Pedro left us and I can honestly say that I still miss him enormously. That's why I will always keep his memory alive, till we meet at that great bar in the sky.


I was lucky enough to see Pedro race in the 1968 Tasman Cup Series in Australia.
He was a real racer - in cars that were barely competitive that he transformed into cars that had a real chance of winning.
here are two photos from Warwick Farm.



Here he trys the V8 in practice.

[Pedro 917]

Thanks for sharing these great pictures !

[B Squared]

I've always been fascinated by the high-winged Formula One cars. Pedro Rodriguez in the BRM in the later part of the 1968 season, I believe.

photo: from the long defunct Racing Pictorial

[Tim Murray]

... on his way to third place in the Canadian GP at Mont Tremblant, I think.

[jj2728]

I've always been fascinated by the high-winged Formula One cars. Pedro Rodriguez in the BRM in the later part of the 1968 season, I believe.

photo: from the long defunct Racing Pictorial

Fragile affairs were they not?

[camerat]

I don't know if this link already posted here. So funny for the cars and security.

http://thechicaneblo...races-april-58/

[cjpani]

I don't know if this link already posted here. So funny for the cars and security.

http://thechicaneblo...races-april-58/

Amazing footage!
What an eclectic mix of cars, jaguars, lincolns, porsches, vw bugs, alfas, and in some point do I see a Chevy Nomad...???
Thanks for sharing
CJ

[AAA-Eagle]

A sad day to remember...

[David M. Kane]

God Speed Pedro, you were great and I still miss seeing you race.

[sterling49]

Same sentiments from Kent....and it is raining here, like the day of that great B.O.A.C. drive............................one of the greatest ever

[jj2728]

Another year gone by. RIP Pedro....

[Longtimefan]

RIP Pedro, hope you're sharing a beer with Ricardo.

[Manfred Cubenoggin]

Always remembered with a special fondness. RIP, amigo.

[Edgar0001]

He was the ultimate racer, as had been stated by many.
In a time when the racing cars were indeed untamed beasts and dead was really lurking at every corner, Pedro always pushed to the limit. He knew no fear!
I was not fortunate enough to see him racing live, but from the existing footage you can see his amazing skill and commitment. Seeing him dominate that 917 borders on the unbelievable.

He was the pride of Mexico. he is dearly missed.

Descanza en paz Pedro!

[charles r]

RIP Pedro - You were and still are unique.

[cjpani]

another year and he is still sorely missed
godspeed, Pedro!!!

cj

[ZOOOM]

While searching through old photos, I found this one.
I took it at Road America during one of the old Can Am races. It's Pedro, but I can't remember the ferrari Type.
It was their abortive attempt at the Can Am, as I recall.
Enjoy!



ZOOOM

[Jean L]

Magnifico !
It is 0860, a 350 CanAm born 330 P4.