A Tribute to Racer Sam Posey in Photos
Published on October 12, 2024
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No one in motorsport defines “Renaissance Man” quite like former racer Sam Posey, whose career has also included being a commentator, author, painter, and architect.
Sam Posey with his teammate Paul Newman.
Image Credit: Drive Toward a CureThose attending Posey’s tribute toured a private collection of cars rich with racing provenance.
This 1950s Mercedes-Benz 300 SL “Gullwing” was Sam Posey’s first car at the age of 14, and he never sold it.
Image Credit: Bernard Cahier/Getty ImagesSam Posey behind the wheel of a Ferrari 250 LM at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1969.
Sam Posey drives a Ferrari 512 M at the 1971 24 Hours of Le Mans, where he finished third overall along with teammate Tony Adamowicz.
Posey pilots a Ferrari 512 S for the marque’s North American Racing Team at the 12 Hours of Sebring in 1970.
Sam Posey (No. 95) during qualifying for the 1970 Indy 500.
Image Credit: Drive Toward a CureSam Posey with Deb Pollack, founder of Drive Toward a Cure—a non-profit established to support research in the fight against Parkinson’s through fundraising motoring events throughout the U.S.
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