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About Me:: I have been an avid race fan since I was very young. My first job was at Autobooks, working for Harry Morrow in 1968. I am an economist with a degree from UCSB. I have been a pro musician and am currently a municipal bond trader. I live in Santa Monica, CA I have been vintage racing since 1994. I was fortunate to win the VARA Formula Ford Championship in 2001. Late in 2006 I was strcken with leukemia. It has been a long battle, but I am surviving and will come back in 2009.

What car(s) do you own?: A 1963 Elva Courier. It s the only Courier that has run the LeMans time trials and has been in the Monterey Historics 7 times.

What do you like to do (e.g. vintage race with...)?: I primarily race with HMSA. & Gen'l Racing Ltd.

What clubs do you belong to?: HMSA & GRL, I no longer belong to VARA, but I race where I can when I am able. I prefer HMSA & GRL.

What would you like to do (e.g. go to race school; get into Vintage Racing)?: I was chief instructor for VARA in 2002 & '03. I have been a teacher HSR-West. If I am not racing I love teaching.

At 11:40am on February 25, 2009, Stephen Page said…: Hi Bud
I got goosebumps reading your story :-))
You are very blessed with your wife.
Phil Hill stuck me as such an elegant man.
You were lucky to know him.
Please enjoy this site as you complete your recovery.
Warmest regards - Stephen

At 9:25am on February 23, 2009, Stephen Page said…: Hi Bud
You have an inspiring story.
I look forward to meeting you :-))
Warmest regards - Stephen

At 9:25am on February 23, 2009, Stephen Page said…: Hi Bud
Great to have you on board :-))
Welcome to MyVRL.
Please personalize the appearance of your Home Page, join the Formula Ford, Elva and your other favorite car Groups, post photos (and race videos if you have them) and invite your friends to join.
I look forward to meeting you.
All the best - Stephen
Chairman
The Vintage Racing League