Once Upon A Wheel (1971)

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Published on Jan 3, 2018







Paul Newman hosts this made for TV documentary on motor sports in the United States circa 1970/71. The film features cameos of numerous drivers and celebrities from the era. Originally broadcast on ABC in 1971, this copy is from a re-broadcast on Speed, who edited it to allow for additional commercials. As a result there is about 7 minutes missing from the original film.

 

Paul Newman races a Nissan

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Published on Jan 26, 2013



Paul Newman was one of the greatest actors of our time and he also liked to race cars. He also won several national championships as a driver in Sports Car Club of America road racing, and his race teams won several championships in open wheel IndyCar racing. From the mid-1970s to the early 1990s, he drove for the Bob Sharp Racing team, racing mainly



Datsuns (later rebranded as Nissans) in the Trans-Am Series. He became closely associated with the brand during the 1980s, even appearing in commercials for them. At the age of 70 years and 8 days, he became the oldest driver to be part of a winning team in a major sanctioned race, winning in his class at the 1995 24 Hours of Daytona.



Among his last races were the Baja 1000 in 2004 and the 24 Hours of Daytona once again in 2005.

 

A bit more on Paul Newman:
https://www.tamparacing.com/forums/v...ml#post9424450

 

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Paul Newman | Transformation From 1 To 83 Years Old

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Paul Newman | Transformation From 1 To 83 Years Old
Birthday: January 26, 1925 Nationality: American Famous: Jewish Actors Actors Sun Sign: Aquarius Died At Age: 83 Also Known As: Paul Leonard Newman, King Cool, PL, P.L. Neuman Born In: Shaker Heights Famous As: Actor Family: Spouse/Ex-: Jackie Witte, Joanne Woodward Father: Arthur Sigmund Newman Mother: Theresa Newman Siblings: Arthur

Newman Children: Claire Olivia Newman, Melissa Newman, Nell Newman, Scott Newman, Stephanie Newman, Susan Kendall Newman Religion: Judaism Died On: September 26, 2008 Place of Death: Westport Cause Of Death: Cancer Founder/Co-Founder: Newman's Own, Victory Junction Gang Camp, Hole In The Wall Gang Camp Net Worth: $50 Million

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Paul Newman - From Baby to 83 Year Old

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Published on May 1, 2017
Paul Newman - From Baby to 83 Year Old

 

Paul Newman was an Academy Award winning American actor who was also an accomplished entrepreneur, professional racing driver, activist and philanthropist. Famous for his dashing looks and striking blue eyes, he is regarded as one of the most handsome men ever to have graced Hollywood. A highly talented actor who won multiple awards for his performances, he was also a successful racing driver with several national championships to his name.

The son of a sports store owner, he acquired his penchant for acting from his theater-loving mother. He participated in his school plays though he was more interested in athletics at that time. As a young man he enlisted in the U.S. Navy Air Corps and served as a radio operator during the World War II. After the war he studied drama and ventured into the Broadway. He got noticed for his good looks and well-built physique which landed him film roles in Hollywood.

It did not take him long to establish himself as a successful actor with films like ‘The Hustler’ and ‘The Color of Money’ to his credit. In addition to being an actor, he was also an entrepreneur who co-founded “Newman's Own”, a food company. The legendary actor was also well-known for his involvement in philanthropic endeavors. ------------------ Childhood & Early Life Paul Leonard Newman was born on January 26, 1925 in Cleveland, Ohio, to Arthur Sigmund Newman and

Theresa. His father ran a profitable sporting goods store while his mother was a homemaker. He had one older brother. His mother loved the theater, an interest which Paul inherited. He loved acting in his school plays though as a youngster he dreamed of becoming a professional athlete as he also played football. He graduated from Shaker Heights High School in 1943 and attended Ohio University in Athens for a short while. ------------------------ Career Paul Newman enlisted in the U.S. Navy Air Corps and served as a radio operator during the later stages of the World War II.

Upon his return to civilian life he completed his Bachelor of Arts degree in drama and economics at Kenyon College in 1949. He started working with summer stock companies and toured with them, developing his acting skills in the process. He furthered his training at the Yale School of Drama and then moved to New York City to study under Lee Strasberg at the Actors Studio. He made his Broadway debut in William Inge's ‘Picnic’ in 1953.

During this time he also started appearing on television and made his Hollywood debut as well. However, his first film, ‘The Silver Chalice’ (1954) was a flop. He finally gained attention for his smoldering looks and acting talents in 1956 when he appeared in ‘Somebody Up There Likes Me’ as Rocky Graziano. Another hit followed soon when he starred in ‘Cat on a Hot Tin Roof’ (195 opposite Elizabeth Taylor.

In 1960, he appeared in Otto Preminger’s epic film ‘Exodus’ based on the novel by Leon Uris about the founding of Israel. His career thrived during the 1960s with films like ‘The Hustler’ (1961), ‘Hud’ (1963), ‘Harper’ (1966), ‘Hombre’ (1967), and ‘Cool Hand Luke’ (1967). He turned director in 1968 with the drama film ‘Rachel, Rachel’ which starred his wife as the title character. The film earned him the Golden Globe Award for Best Director - Motion Picture and New York Film Critics Circle

Award for Best Director. His successful career continued throughout the 1970s and 1980s. In 1986, he appeared in one of his best known movies, ‘The Color of Money’, in the role of Fast Eddie Felson, which won him many awards and accolades. He remained active in films well into the last decade of his life. In addition to being a movie star, he also had a deep interest in motorsports and was a frequent competitor in Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) events and won several national championships as a driver.