Paddy Hopkirk Memorial Foundation

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db and Gabe were joined by Norm Nelson and Eric Newland, President and Vice President of the Paddy Hopkirk Memorial Foundation. They are building a life-sized bronze monument of Paddy and his 1964 Mini Cooper, to be prominently installed at the main entrance of the British Motor Museum in Gaydon, UK.

They have commissioned master sculptor J. Paul Nesse to create this in exacting details, right down to Paddy’s shoe size!

Why This Matters

In 1964, Paddy Hopkirk steered his indomitable Mini Cooper through the icy roads to Monte Carlo and beat the giants of motorsports. It was more than a victory — it was the story of the underdog, showing the world that passion and courage can triumph over the odds. Paddy was known as “The Legend” and became an icon of motorsports around the world, a successful businessman, generous philanthropist, and brand ambassador. This monument is more than bronze. It’s a celebration of Paddy’s spirit — a champion of motorsport, a champion of people, and a champion of dreams.

Skip the coffee. Kick in a fiver to support an amazing cause, in support of an amazing man. Even more information can be found at https://paddyhopkirkmemorialfoundation.org.

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