Biography of race driver Tony Adamowicz, the a2z Racer.
The original “a2zracer” website was created in 2005 by Tony Adamowicz and his good friend Gary Wheeler, a designer from the same era of American auto racing. One of Tony’s wishes after his cancer diagnosis in 2015 was to go through his extensive archives to complete his story on this website, but unfortunately, the devastating effects of cancer quickly took their toll.
Presented here is an update to the original website. The bulk of the original material has been retained, and additional material from Tony’s archives have been added. Originally in “scrapbook” format, that theme is continued here for the enjoyment of Tony’s friends and fans.
From Gary Wheeler:
Tony Adamowicz is one of the finest men I’ve known in auto racing. Our careers overlapped in the 1970s’ and we often met at Can-Am, Indy, Formula 5000, and Trans-Am races.
We’ve collaborated to present photos from his career and the stories to go with them. Tony’s words are in red text; additional information is in black text.
Gary Wheeler
Chief Designer, Dan Gurney’s All American Racers (retired)
Gary and Tony in 2011
Adamowicz collection – Rainer W. Schlegelmilch photo
Tony Adamowicz’ “office” at sunrise – Mulsanne Corner, 1971 Le Mans 24 Hours