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| With Jim Hall Jim's experiments with automotive aerodynamics not only changed the racing world, but significantly changed the way passenger autos were designed. He was among the first to use composite fiber in construction and was not only the owner, builder and engineer, but was a world class driver himself. Drove formula I in Europe and was the 1964 U.S. Road Racing Champion. | With Gil DeFerran Gil is the 2003 Indy 500 Champion and two time Formula Indy Champion. Gil drove for Jim Hall's Indy Car team for many seasons. It was a treat to be able to tour the exhibit with Gil and his family after the forum. An interesting note: Gil is the world speed record holder on a closed track.....251.8 m.p.h. Gil de Ferran Website | With Vic Elford Vic had been a very succesful racing driver for the Porsche factory team, when Jim Hall hired him to test and drive the controversial Chaparral 2J.....the "sucker car". Vic had some very amusing stories about his driving experiences in that car. Driving the 2J during it's one and only season, Vic felt that without mechanical problems he could have won every race. The car was banned the following year. | With Dan Gurney If there is one true legend in motorsports it would be Dan Gurney. He has done it all as driver, innovator and owner. His name has been associated with Ferrari, Brabham, McClaren and Toyota. During the Chaparral's heyday, he was the chief nemisis and competitor, but through it all he has been a friend of Jim Hall. He had very kind things to say. |