Today was sure a day to remember for Team Oly Express as Hershel McGriff came back to the Le Mans track. After racing the Charger here in 1976 and one of Billy Hagan's Camaro's in 1982, Hershel, alongside with wife Sherrie, daughter Marilyn and son-in-law Tex Powell (yes, THE Tex Powell), came to France, 25 years after his last 24 hours drive.
It was my pleasure to welcome him there. Hershel drove our back up Oly Express racecar around the small permanent Le Mans track. Alongside talking about his memories during the ride, he also explained the advantages of left foot braking in racing. You can bet that I listened with great attention!
A photo under Le Mans famous Dunlop bridge was of course mandatory!
We did also want to be in the picture. Thanks to my good friend Jeff Chiron, a group photo was done.
Tex Powell and Hershel McGriff at the entry of the Tertre Rouge esses. Tex appreciated the slippery tour of the track that we did afterwards. You're not supposed to drive Stock Cars in the rain, are you?
Then it was on to a typical french lunch at the "Auberge des Hunaudières". Le Mans native Jeff Chiron picked the spot and our american friends got to enjoy french cuisine and dry Janières vine. Cheers!
