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Originally Posted by EdM5
Thx KbD, fantastic news, Rinus is definitely Dutch. He hails from a town very close to Amsterdam.
His family name is 'van Kalmthout' but he figured that might be too complicated for the US audience. So, Rinus Veekay it is!
And this kid is only 20!
And please Philippe don't start the discussion on Veekay being Belgian!  |
Yep, they explained all that during the TV coverage. Changing last name was probably a great idea for us dumb Americans
Kid looks fast & doing the Indy 500. Bet GRO's wife put the brakes on the 500 and ovals as he is only doing road courses. Can't blame her or him...TOO DANGEROUS!!!!!!