Paul Newman's Grand Prix Ambitions halted by Sparrow

By LEON NEYFAKH - Special to the Sun

The Savannah Sparrow, a rather small bird, seems to have triumphed over the Grand Prix ambitions of the rather large screen actor Paul Newman.

At least for now, Mr. Newman's proposal to throw a yearly, 10-day auto-racing festival at historic Floyd Bennett Field, where the Savannah Sparrow likes to hunt, has come to a halt because of the sound that would come from the cars and impact the festival would have on activities at the park, such as hiking, bird-watching, and archery.

...well it's on hold for now...

Paul Newman's Grand Prix Ambitions Foiled by Sparrow - July 11, 2006 - The New York Sun

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