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Luis Martinez was born and raised in Cuba. His passion for sports cars and racing was launched when his father took him to watch the Havana Grand Prix in 1960. Inspired by watching Sir Stirling Moss take the checkered flag piloting a white Birdcage Maserati he recalled that day and in 1998 wrote his first motorsports article. He has since authored two career development books, Getting There and Getting There Volume 2 plus many business and motorsports articles for Gannett, Motorsports Marketing Resources, Victory Lane, and many others. He holds a B.A in Psychology and a Masters in Counseling and is a Certified Track Instructor at the level of Mentor Instructor.
SHOW SPONSORS
Covercraft • MetronGarage • Christopher Kimball Financial Services
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE
Think like an immigrant. No money – nothing and they overcome obstacles and get things done.
You can get everything you want in life if you help other people get what they want in life – Zig Ziglar
CAREER & LIFE CHALLENGES
A friend and I started a high end automotive and marine engine repair shop. My friend was the technician and I was the financier. The business lasted about 3 years and then I had to walk away and left it to my business partner. He ran it for another couple of years and then it went under. It was such a capital-intensive business that I wasn’t prepared for. The lessons I learned are why I am now a consultant!
FIRST SPECIAL VEHICLE
1956 Chevrolet Bel Air and Fiat 124 Spider
BEST AUTOMOTIVE ADVICE
Driving is sheer poetry.
RESOURCES
Motor Sports Marketing Resources (MMR)
www.pca.org classifieds
RECOMMENDED BOOK
American Racing by Tom Burnside
PARTING WORDS OF ADVICE
Think like an immigrant – don’t be a victim – find a way!
WHERE TO FIND LUIS
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I enjoyed – especially the Pic of the beautiful #37 Porsche