What happened to the Whittington brothers?

Former IMSA and IndyCar racer Bill Whittington was killed when a plane he was piloting crashed in the Arizona desert, according to multiple reports. Whittington, along with brothers Don and Dale are the only three brothers to qualify for the same Indianapolis 500. Whittington was 71.

Where is Randy Lanier?

Some time after his 2014 release from prison, Lanier moved in with his ex-wife, Pam, and the two are planning to marry. According to the 2021 Netflix documentary about Lanier, “Need For Weed”, he is a brand ambassador for a medical marijuana company, planning to continue racing with them as a sponsor.

Who are the Whittington brothers?

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Is the 935 street legal?

Porsche’s “Moby Dick” of a race car terrorized racetracks in the late 1970s and early ’80s, but the 935 was never street-legal. Instead of a lookalike car, the company built Wolf a 935 that is 98-percent identical to the 935 racer that won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1979.

How long did Randy Lanier’s dad go to jail for?

Ironically, she recalls, her father had spent 25 years in various federal prisons for pretty much doing what hundreds of so-called “marijuana millionaires” were preparing to do — sell pot to the masses. “I made a legal purchase, and as soon as I talked to my dad the next time, I told him about it,” Brandie says.

How much is Randy Lanier worth?

They pegged Lanier’s net worth at $68 million. Such were the spoils of his role as a “principal administrator of a continual criminal enterprise” that imported hundreds of tons of marijuana from Colombia.

How much is Randy Lanier worth today?

They pegged Lanier’s net worth at $68 million.

How did they find Randy Lanier?

There were houses and cars and property – and, somehow, even a casino in California with Lanier’s name attached to it. In 1978, Lanier stumbled upon a car-club booth at a Miami auto show.

Why did the Whittington brothers go into racing?

The Whittington brothers were constantly searching for their next adrenaline fix, so naturally, they went into sports car racing. Ex- Canepa historian John Ficarra told their insane story to VINwiki, and it’s a 1970s whirlwind of drugs and other illegal stuff, rad ‘staches and duffel bags full of cash.

How old is Don Whittington?

Reginald Donald “Don” Whittington, Jr. (born January 23, 1946) is an American former racing driver from Lubbock, Texas, who won the 1979 24 Hours of Le Mans together with his brother Bill Whittington and Klaus Ludwig on a Porsche 935, although Ludwig, a multiple winner at Le Mans and elsewhere,…

Was Bill Whittington in the Indianapolis 500?

While known more for his sports car racing prowess, Bill Whittington also made appearances in the Indianapolis 500. (IMS Photo) Best known for his exploits in sports car racing, Whittington was one of IMSA’s most famous marijuana-smuggling drivers who fueled his participation in the sport from profits earned in the drug trade.

What kind of cars did John Whittington drive?

From his debut in 1978 through 1985, Whittington was a regular presence in victory lane, driving high-power Porsche 935s and early GTP cars.