Lynx Racing has given me an opportunity to not only help
others, but also to help myself. With each new driver, I re-discover
the well of strength that exists inside of all of us who have
the courage to face our fears, follow our bliss and give ourselves
over to a dream.
| Full Name: |
Peggy Haas |
| Role: |
Owner |
| Email: |
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| Birthdate: |
September 9, 1955 |
| Birthplace: |
San Francisco, CA |
| Marital Status |
Divorced |
| Children: |
Two stepdaughters - Sara, 28 - Amber, 24 - Nicholas,
19 months |
| Your Height: |
5ft 2in |
| Your Weight: |
NOYFB |
| Business Interests: |
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| Hobbies: |
Needlework, cooking, skiing, acting, singing & tons
of charity work |
| Personal Vehicles: |
A Jeep that thinks it's a Ferrari and a Mazda Miata
special edition that has been taken over by Amber |
| Favorite Music: |
Rock, blues, musicals, gospel and Sesame Street (temporarily) |
| Favorite Book: |
Chronicles of Narnia by CS Lewis |
| Favorite TV Show: |
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| Favorite Food: |
Steak & créme brulee |
| Racing Heroes: |
Ayrton Senna overall, Bobby Rahal for his attitude and
generosity |
| Favorite City On Schedule and why: |
Montreal, for the nightlife, and because of their enthusiasm
for the Atlantic series -- Milwaukee for the wonderful
people and because everything is close together -- and
Houston for the shopping! |
| Most Memorable Racing Achievements: |
The moment Patrick Carpentier broke through his psychological
barrier ("Oh, I get it!") and went on to have
his brilliant, record-breaking 1996 season |
| Best Advice from Parents: |
"It's a long old road that doesn't have any turns." |
| What You Admire in Others: |
Integrity under pressure, honesty in all dealings, people
who work for the good of all |
| Greatest Influence On Life: |
My Grandparents |
| What Drives You Crazy: |
People with no sense of humor, and people who don't
follow the 'Three Rs' -- respect for self, respect for
others, taking responsibility for your own actions |
| Advice to Other Racing Team Owners: |
Have clear and specific long-term goals, learn the rules
so that you can break them properly, when you lose, don't
lose the lesson |
| Best Part of Job: |
The team and the family we have built over the last
10 years |
| Worst Part of Job: |
In gratitude, dealing with politics, arbitrary decisions
and people with no sense of humor |
| What Would You Be If You Weren't A racing team owner: |
A director and producer of theatre |
| If You Had More Free Time, What Would You Do With
It: |
Refine and improve my tap-dancing skills |
| What One Thing About Yourself Would Surprise People: |
my underwear |
| Life's Motto: |
You can lead a horse to water, but sometimes all you
get is a wet, stinky horse. |
