Pelican Joe Leonard Could Use Some Christmas Cheer

Gregg · 12/16/13, 9:01 PM

I saw this on Facebook and also one posted on Trackforum:

"Hi all, 3 Time AMA Champ & 2 Time USAC Champ Joe Leonard. Hero from the
golden age of Indy ...Almost won in a Turbine !!

He had a stroke last year, and in a home . He need's some cheering up...
Send a Christmas card to.....

Mr. Joe Leonard
c/o Belmont Village of Sunnyvale
1039 E. El Camino Real
Sunnyvale, Ca. 94087"

I might also add he was a very solid wheelman in a sprint car too.

racephoto1 · 12/17/13, 12:17 AM

Wasn't too bad on a motorcycle either.

AustinSprinter · 12/17/13, 12:27 AM

Get well Joe!!...My buds & I had the surprise pleasure a couple nites back in 80-90's of meeting Joe & his runing Buddy then, Evel Kneivel,when they stopped by our local Greek Rest. & watering hole "Creekside Inn",next to the Elks, in W.San Jose,Ca. for a few lessons in shaking Dice!!!!...for pops!!...and of coarse we had a good bench racin' session with both!!...as, at the time, we were 2 & 4 wheel racers ourselves!!!...many thanks to you Joe, you both made those nites Spl.!!.....
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Brucer'

12/17/13, 12:27 AM	#3 Pelican 'Joe Leonard' Could Use Some Christmas Cheer
AustinSprinter Senior Member Race Count This Year: (22) Race Count Last Year: (29) Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 4,428	Get well Joe!!...My buds & I had the surprise pleasure a couple nites back in 80-90's of meeting Joe & his runing Buddy then, Evel Kneivel,when they stopped by our local Greek Rest. & watering hole "Creekside Inn",next to the Elks, in W.San Jose,Ca. for a few lessons in shaking Dice!!!!...for pops!!...and of coarse we had a good bench racin' session with both!!...as, at the time, we were 2 & 4 wheel racers ourselves!!!...many thanks to you Joe, you both made those nites Spl.!!..... _______________ Brucer'