David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
4/2/24 4:58 p.m.
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We get a lot of press releases. Most, to be honest, don’t relate to our world. The rebranding of an aftermarket belt drive company? You all can manage without that info, right?

This morning, though, we got a press release that has GRM all over it.

The opening paragraph:

Bridgestone announced today that professional race car driver Tom O’Gorman will …

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Jerry
Jerry PowerDork
4/3/24 8:31 a.m.

Being a Cincy guy, he was at the TNiA I went to at Putnam in Indiana, I don't remember the year but I believe the series first year and he was still a big AX guy here locally.

He was on the cover of SportsCar magazine & I took it with me for him to autograph.  His entourage loved it.  I told him when he's a famous F1 driver this will help make my retirement fund.

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
4/3/24 9:15 a.m.

Tom is, as they say, good people. 

wvumtnbkr
wvumtnbkr GRM+ Memberand PowerDork
4/3/24 9:27 a.m.

I just Raced against him in the Champcar national championship at NCM.

Great driver!

metallitubby
metallitubby New Reader
4/3/24 1:21 p.m.

I had sushi with him after we won Thunderhill 25hr together.

turboshadow
turboshadow New Reader
4/3/24 3:10 p.m.

I bought a used set of RE11's off his dad, still have them too. 

Andy Hollis
Andy Hollis
4/3/24 6:10 p.m.

Engineered a couple of pro racing championships with that guy...some of my fondest memories.

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
4/4/24 9:09 a.m.

Everyone post your selfie with Tom. 

Jerry
Jerry PowerDork
4/4/24 10:27 a.m.

Found it.

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
4/11/24 9:21 a.m.

Stolen from Tom’s Facebook.

ralleah
ralleah GRM+ Memberand PowerDork
4/11/24 9:28 a.m.
David S. Wallens said:

Tom is, as they say, good people. 

came here to say exactly that, too heart

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
4/11/24 10:47 a.m.

Tom texted me to say thank you. I like those texts. :) 

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