Racer Media & Marketing, Inc., 17030 Red Hill Avenue, Irvine, CA 92614, 949.417.6700 This as around the time he caught the attention of Carroll Shelby, who was looking to hire the best drivers he could find for his new Ford Cobra team. The Bondurant Racing School was founded in 1968 and has graduated celebrities for car movies like James Garner, Paul Newman, Tom Cruise, Nicholas Cage, and Christian Bale, along with over 500,000 graduates from around the world. "Bob Bondurant has had a worldwide impact on the motorsports industry, and his legacy will live on eternally as the Bondurant Racing School moves forward into the future," Phoenix Raceway President Julie Giese said in a statement. Bondurant began his racing career as many did in the United States, riding an American built motorcycle around an oval track. Bob Bondurant left a legacy behind, which may be counted in lives saved, trophies won, and trained racing drivers. Initially Bob worked for Carroll Shelby as a instructor before forming his own school in 1968 after his competitive career effectively ended a year earlier after a colossal crash at Watkins Glen in the US Road Racing Championship event there saw him break both legs and a shoulder. Many Formula 1 drivers felt it was better to be thrown clear than be in the car when it crashed; in fact belts weren't mandatory until 1972. As with the others, Pat Bondurant didnt respond directly to this allegation, but denied all of the allegations about school management. Bondurants ERA GT40 is now being offered for sale on Bring A Trailer, it has just ~7,000 miles on the odometer and its being sold out of Chandler, Arizona. Bob Bondurant, who taught acting techniques for decades at his small-town Southern California race track, died Thursday after his suffering a stroke earlier this month. In 1963 he became a member of Carroll Shelby's Ford Cobra team, winning his first race at the Continental Divide Raceway in Colorado, followed by an overall win at the LA Times Grand Prix GT race at Riverside in October 1963. COURAGE. "We moved near Pasadena to La Caada by the Angeles Crest Highway. At the L.A. Times Grand Prix in October 1962, Bondurant drove Washburn's new 1963 Corvette Z06 Stingray. In 1966 Bondurant served as a technical consultant for John Frankenheimer's film Grand Prix and trained the film's lead actor James Garner to drive Formula cars in the race sequences. In 1989, Bob was invited to Firebird Raceway in Chandler, AZ to consider a lease agreement to build the world's first purpose-built driver training facility. Bondurants last championship was 1997 for the World Cup Challenge, racing for Steve Saleen. I actually live in Gilbert so I let her know. "And I liked to talk to him a lot. Bondurant, 88, passed away last week unexpectedly and leaves behind his wife Pat Bondurant. He raced mostly in the USA but also spent one full season in the Formula One World Championship in 1966. Bob must've pinched himself: it was one thing to cruise the streets in his hot rod, but in a Formula 1 Ferrari! Answering the call, on February 14, 1968, Bob founded The Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. "There was a road on the outskirts of Bishop off Highway 2 where there was a dirt oval track that ran jalopy races. Bondurant's story is well-known to racing fans and driving enthusiasts, how the champion driver had worked his way up from motorcycle competition to racing Cobras and Daytonas at Le Mans for Carroll Shelby's team, among his many accomplishments. Click here to view Vintage Motorsports appreciation of the amazing life of Bob Bondurant. For her part, [front desk employee Heidi] Johnson said she overheard Pat Bondurant say that staffers should tell female students to not dress like prostitutes. I had it running in two days. ERA GTs often sell for six figure sums when they do come up for sale, such is the esteem in which they are held. Bob Bondurant 's wife, Patricia Bondurant, was serving at the school's president and CEO when the company filed for bankruptcy. Between 1961 and 1963, he won 30 out of 32 races in Washburn's Corvettes. Bondurant won a world championship while racing for Carroll Shelby. We had a meeting with Peyton Cramer and he wanted to go to Le Mans in 1967 and I said we gotta get one of the new L88s." With the wind, plus rain, Bob's goggles were blowing off his face; the elastic strap had stretched and at one point his goggles blew down around his chin with the wind gusts. Bob had trouble seeing but by turning his face into the wind, the goggles would stay pressed against his face as long as he kept one finger on them while shifting with his other hand and grabbing the steering with his knees. The aluminum Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe will start at $394,995. Be a part of the unmatched history and credibility of the legendary Bondurant Brands and copyrighted teaching methodology. [] Bob Bondurant, 1933-2021 RACER Advertisements [], [] and driving school founder Bob Bondurant died Friday in Paradise Valley, Arizona, at the age of 88, Racer has [], [] Bob Bondurant, iconic racer and performance driving mogul, passed away Friday in Paradise Valley, AZ. April 10, 2022 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Friend. Bondurant enjoyed this experience and it led to him starting the Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving, over the years that followed he would train a slew of other celebrities, some of whom went on to become championship-winning racing drivers in their own right. It's important to note that Bob was driving an eight-cylinder Ferrari while the factory drivers had V-12s. Sadly, Bob died in 2021 after some years of poor health. What a career. The pair went against Pat Bondurants wishes, informed employees and walked off the job. What Bob Bondurant started 22 years ago as a part-time business for a crippled race driver--a driving school at Orange County Raceway with three Datsuns and a Formula Vee--has turned into a . He is survived by his wife, Pat, president and CEO of the Bondurant Racing School, who vows to continue the legacy of Bobs school. Bob later had a '40 Ford he drag raced at Santa Ana, but Bob, ever the hot rodder, was ready to slow down the pace a bit with one cool street cruiser, a tail-draggin' '41 Ford custom. The Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving, THE BOB BONDURANT SCHOOL OF HIGH PERFORMANCE DRIVING. The Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving, headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition on October 2. Something went wrong. Powered by Gasoline and Caffeine. Right now, Bondurant's class sizes are about 60 percent full,. Privacy Policy - Terms of Service - Contact Us, Sculpture: An Original Ferrari Testarossa Side Mirror, A Rare Tommykaira ZZ: The Japanese Sports Car Made Famous By Gran Turismo, Theres A Rover Vitesse SD1 TWR Group A Spec Touring Car For Sale, The Most Beautiful Car Ever Made A Jaguar E-Type Project Car, For Sale: An Italian Corvette The Iso Rivolta IR 300, An Original 1980s Sega Super Hang-On Arcade Machine. He also has a position among the list of Most popular Formula One Driver. The allegations revolve around Pat Bondurant, the schools president of eight years, CEO since 2017 and wife of founder Bob Bondurant. The pair needed money to race so Bob and Don went to work for Peyton Cramer who owned Dana Chevrolet in South Gate, known for its high-performance Corvettes, as well Camaros. She said, 'You can't do that.' Located in the Catskills of New York, the Grand Prix was held at the "Glen" in 1961 and continued until 1980. Of course it would take some laps before he would build his confidence not to lift. There's a definite correlation between Dan Gurney's budding start and Bob's. "What a great feeling," was Bob's comment on the occasion. Bob is the first and only American to bring the World SportsCar Championship trophy home to America in the legendary Shelby Daytona Coupe No. After 12 laps Bob moved up to Eighth from his starting position of 14th on a completely wet track. The first was becoming a World Champion driver. There were no driving schools then," Bob laughs. We may earn a commission from links on this page. This is Bob Bondurant at Riverside Raceway with the Shelby GT350 Mustang prototype for testing in 1965. As funds dwindled leading up to the bankruptcy, the schools former financial controller Lavida Arvizu, who also walked out, said employees didnt trust they would get paid without herself or Jason Bondurant around to make sure it happened. The Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving opened in early 1968 at Orange County International Raceway then moved to Ontario and then to Sonoma, where he was an important figure in the track's development. In late 2018, Pat and Bob Bondurant found themselves embroiled in an unfortunate and unforeseen family business situation where they were victimized as a result of a power struggle and attempted character assaults perpetrated by certain close family members looking to take over the company. He was 88. If you put it that way, I have to race. In 1973, Bob moved his already famous school to the track he purchased, Sears Point International Raceway (now Infineon Raceway) near Sonoma, CA in 1973. While driving a McLaren at Watkins Glen, the car's steering arm fails at around 150 mph, which . There was a lot of fiberglass flying.". That was the beginning of the Nov. 12 walkout, Jason Bondurant said. 'No.' They have no idea where we are going.". All Rights Reserved. They gave me the signal to pull in and I decided to take one more lap.". ", When Bob was 18 he started racing motorcycles at Carrell and Culver City Speedways: "In those days you didn't have brakes; you went faster without brakes on the bikes. I bought it for $40. Jalopnik has reached out to Dodge for comment on these alleged inconsistent payments and on the Vipers, and will update this story when we hear back. Bob realized his dream, opening the Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving at Orange County Raceway on Valentine's Day 1968 with a Vee-Dub van (minus the peace signs and daisies), a Datsun 510, and a Formula V for starters. From the professional race track to the big screen, Bob Bondurant, for more than 50 years, has trained anyone with a driver's license and a set of keys to handle any vehicle at extremely high speeds by combining the oft-chased union of precision, safety and self-confidence. 2021 is a year that called on Pat and Bob Bondurant to focus their new direction; to move boldly and do the right things to fuel their continued legacy. Bondurant raced cars in the 1960s with some success until a crash at Watkins Glen, in New York curtailed his career. [2] In 1990 a purpose-built training facility was opened in Chandler, Arizona. He was 88. He was a member of Carroll Shelby's team, racing the famed Cobra. He won his class at Le Mans and has been inducted into ten motorsports halls of fame. The family has requested privacy at this time. Follow us online or subscribe to our mailing list for more info! It's either me or the motorcycle.' He kept racing, too. I raced that bike for a long time.". One little Gendarme (French police officer) was standing on a box directing cars at this traffic circle and saw us coming right at him in a cloud of dust you can imagine the noise. Our goal is always to be better than we were before because looking forward doesn't just happen on race day; it happens every day.". This was an important race for the GT40 as it was the models first international victory, with GT40s finishing 1st and 3rd. Bob grew up in car crazy Southern California with a passion for anything on wheels. I'd never been to one before and I really liked watching them race. He participated four times at 24 Hours of Le Mans, finishing best in 1964 in the fourth place overall, and . I got a Model A roadster body and frame from Economy Auto Wrecking in Bishop and put it together. The current operators of the formerly leased facility have renamed the facility and have no affiliation with Bob Bondurant or the Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving/ Bondurant Racing School. The second was teaching the world to become champions., "As the President and CEO of Bondurant, I have always known that being the best in the world isn't easy and isn't a fixed point. [3][4], The Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving was the largest purpose-built driving school in the world. Bob says, "Look for the burning Ferraris.". Of course we're blowing dirt up in the air from the exhaust so you could see us coming. He was one of a handful of Americans to compete in the Formula 1 Grand Prix series, and also raced at Le Mans. INSIGHT: Has Alonso finally landed on another winner? / CBS San Francisco. American racing legend Bob Bondurant has passed away aged 88. "If I'd been strapped in the car I would have been decapitated. By 12 years old, his parents were divorced, and he persuaded his mother to purchase a Whizzer electric bike to deliver his newspapers faster. Motorsport Images. [6], A statement on his death reads, in part, "Bondurant is the only American to bring home the World Championship trophy back to the U.S. while racing for Carroll Shelby. In response to the claims that employees feared they wouldnt get paid without Jason Bondurant or Arvizu, Shaffer told ClassicCars.com Journal Bondurant never missed or were late on a payroll, citing school records. [1] In 1968, it was originally located at Orange County International Raceway in California, later moving to Ontario Motor Speedway in 1970, and to Sears Point International Raceway in 1973. Bondurant was one of two drivers (alongside Graham Hill) to help extricate Jackie Stewart from his fuel-leaking wrecked car during the 1966 Belgian Grand Prix, the incident that led to Stewart's crusade for motor racing safety. The only thing wrong with it was the head and manifold were off. He is one of the Richest Formula One Driver who was born in United States. (How's that for motivation?) When the Bondurant school did reopen, new chief restructuring officer Timothy H. Shaffer said the school was working to reschedule classes from the closure period. During his teens, Bondurant raced an Indian motorcycle on dirt ovals. [Bob Bondurant] is a very good man, Jason Bondurant said, mentioning his adopted fathers stroke, knee replacement and other health problems. Within a few years Bondurant had become one of the most promising drivers on the West Coast, between 1961 and 1963, he won 30 out of 32 races driving Corvettes for Santa Barbara Chevrolet dealer Shelly Washburn. Jason Bondurant also told Jalopnik that he didnt lead the employee walkout, but rather gave Pat Bondurant a pre-planned ultimatum that Monday that either he was staying at the school or she was. At age 8, his father introduced him to racing by taking him to Thursday night midget races. Bob Bondurant was a racing driver who founded the Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving, where he taught celebrities including Paul Newman (1925-2008) and Tom Cruise. Bondurant had four NASCAR starts, all at Riverside International Raceway, with his highest finish of 18th in 1981. More importantly, he was in hot rod country that flourished 365 days a year rather than the "Windy City" area whose average temp was 49 degrees F. "I was always into cars and motorcycles. We barely got the spare parts in the truck. In 1965 Bondurant won the FIA Manufacturers' World Championship for Shelby American and Ford, winning seven out of ten races against the class dominating Ferrari 250 GTOs in Europe. Its the official racing school of Dodge and its SRT performance division. He also said employees stayed around for so long despite the alleged environment because he treated them like family., When the school filed for bankruptcy on Oct. 2, a statement said it planned to stay open and emerge from this [bankruptcy] process as a stronger company.. His steering arm broke at 150mph, and, lying in traction at the hospital, he vividly remembers his conversation with God explaining to Bob that he was needed more on Earth and to start a driving and safety school to save thousands of lives of those otherwise dying on the highways and in motorsports. Jason Bondurant said one of the more hampering parts of working at the school was how badly things were going when he felt like there was a solution to the math problem the whole time. Power is provided by a highly-tuned, period-correct Ford 289 V8 which sends power to the rear wheels via aZF five-speed manual transaxle. Bondurant was one of the most famous drivers to emerge from the Southern California road racing scene in the 1950s, and achieved success in North America and in Europe. This racing school is still going strong today and you can enroll for training here. ", Bob knew the circuit well, having raced Le Mans in 1964, winning the GT Class in a Ford Daytona Coupe with Dan Gurney. WATKINS GLEN INTERNATIONAL, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA JULY 25: Bob Bondurant in his McLaren M8E/D Chevrolet Can-Am, leads Pete Revsons McLaren M8F Chevrolet at Watkins Glen in 1971. [4], Bondurant was inducted in the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in 2003. His school has had over 500,000 graduates, it said. He said she appeared to avoid such language for a few weeks but made another remark after attending President Donald Trumps 2017 inauguration. Bob's first entry into Formula 1 was one that almost took his life in the ill-fated ATS Grand Prix Car he was about to drive on one of the deadliest tracks in racingMonza. Its sad that in this stage of life, hes not competent or mentally there like he was 20 years ago. After all, he tutored the likes of actor James Garner during the filming in 1966 for his role in Grand Prix, and enjoyed passing on what he'd learned driving race cars to Rockford (who became a gifted race car driver in his own right), and the other actors in the film. I said, 'OK if you let me ride your Harley', there was a vacant lot and we made an oval out of it which had some jumps. "I even tried selling insurance once, but that was boring. Mini Bio (1) Bondurant raced cars in the 1960s with some success until a crash at Watkins Glen, in New York curtailed his career. The Great Depression altered countless lives and maybe some for the better. Bondurant, who passed away Nov. 12, at the age of 88, collected an enviable pile of trophies throughout the decades competing at tracks like the Nrburgring, Le Mans and Sebring, and in series including NASCAR CanAm and Formula 1. He'd fallen out of the car! Guildstrand set a record of 171.5 mph down the Mulsanne. The Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving was initially opened by World Champion and ten time hall of fame inductee Bob Bondurant at the Orange County International Raceway near Los Angeles, CA under the Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving name. Power is provided by a period-correct The 289 cubic inch Ford V8 mated to a ZF five-speed manual transaxle, and as you would expect suspension is independent all around with disc brakes front and back. It featured a 15-turn, 1.6-mile road course, an eight-acre asphalt pad for advanced training with more than 100 race-prepared vehicles, sedans, and open-wheel cars. The school closed a month later, though, with no information as to why and no indication of whether it would reopenor how the closure would affect existing agreements, like Bondurants customer obligations to the brands it works with. Bondurant left the Formula 1 race series to race the even faster Can-Am cars with best friend and team driver, Peter Revson, in the Lola T70 Mark II. It's constantly changing; technology advances, drivers get better, and times get faster. 69-year-old suffers stroke in his N.C. home; Realtor showing house leaves him there. Bob Bondurant, champion driver and founder of the Bondurant Racing School, passed away Friday in Paradise Valley, Arizona, at the age of 88. Bondurant), Jack Bondurant's daughters, Emmie Lee Gagni . Twice, Bob was badly injured, not from driver error, but from mechanical failure. There are those who have always followed and tried to duplicate, but they can only attempt to copy where we have been As a result, the schools assets, not the Bondurant name, were sold off in 2019. []. The next thing you know, he's driving a Cobra down a dark straightaway at 190-plus mph in France, not once, but for hours. . Bob Bondurant America's uncrowned World Driving Champion (2007, Editions Cotty; Bob Bondurant Des Cobra la Formule1 la meme passion (2008, Editions Cotty; This page was last edited on 4 November 2022, at 15:49. (That was the 427 with solid lifers, aluminum headsjust one bad-glass, 500-horse Vette capable of 170-plus mph down the Mulsanne Straight at Le Mans. I was riding motorcycles but I hadn't driven a car yet. Your use of this website constitutes acceptance of our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions. He also said Bob Bondurant, 85, isnt in the physical and mental shape at his age to comprehend whats allegedly going on at the school or stand up to Pat Bondurant, who Jason Bondurant said is 63 years old. He said you buy the crank and I'll put the motor back together, and for every race you win I won't charge you. In those days there were as many as 35 Vettes on the track at the same time. Im telling you, I know this wouldve never happened.. PHOENIX The racing world is still mourning the loss of world champion Bob Bondurant. She changed the subject. []. He is survived by his wife, Pat. (But this was Formula 1, it's supposed to rain, be windy, and cold.). Graham Hill won the event in a BRM. SAI teammates Dave MacDonald and Bob Bondurant co-drive Shelby Cobra Roadster CSX2136 - jointly entered by Steve McQueen & Carroll Shelby - to a 1st in GT & . While recuperating from a race car crash, he came up with the idea of a high-performance driving school. Bob raced motorcycles on a regular basis, but he didn't want to be on a first-name basic with his orthopedic surgeon like many he raced against. He raced the Shelby Cobra CSX2345 through the 1964-1965 racing circuits and locked in more wins than anyone else on Shelby's team. Stroke 2023: A Change Has Come and Is Still Coming Session moderated by Bob Wachter For the non-neurologist, it may be hard to keep up with all the latest controversies, exciting advances, and paradigm shifts in the management of acute strokes. 2021-2022 Bondurant Racing School. Bob Bondurant, the racer and racing school owner/instructor. "I hadn't seen Don in a few years and told him I'd parked the Vette because I didn't have the money to fix it. >> Read more trending news Bob Bondurant, a former champion race car driver who opened a high-performance driving school in 1968 and taught numerous A-list actors for their movie roles, has died. Bob then approached Datsun, which immediately agreed to support his plans. 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