The Captain's Indy legend calls it a day
At the end of 1992, one of the greatest oval racers in the US announced his shock retirement. Autosport's GORDON KIRBY sat down with Rick Mears in the 24-31 December issue to discuss his decision and reflect on his years with Roger Penske
Rick Mears surprised the world when he announced at Penske Racing's Christmas party in Reading, Pennsylvania on 10 December that he was retiring from racing.
"It was very tough to get the words out," commented Mears. "I really had to struggle to say it.
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