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Thomas,

Thanks for letting us know the sad news. My fondest memory of PJ was an article in Sports Car Graphic where he had run a Mustang in the '70 Trans-Am race at Riverside. If I remember correctly he had qualified on the pole only for the officials to disqualify that time as his tires were illegal or some such thing. He started from the back of the pack and in not too many laps was leading. A great picture showed PJ in a hard right turn with (I think) the right rear tire slightly in the air and the right side of the car bashed in. I don't remember if he won but he sure as hell let them know who was boss.

The best thing about that report was the caption..."When PJ charges, women faint and strong men shudder!"

How can you not like and appreciate a driver like that? No wonder he had so much success. We are of an age where are heroes are passing on nearly every day. But, that's life and we're better for having seen drivers like PJ and great races through the years.

Bill Barker
Fort Leavenworth, KS