Pat O'Conner

OMRRA #13/WERA #413

I’m an ex-airline employee having spent 30+ years as a pilot along with being  Director of Flight operations. I moved to Oregon in 1982 to start a vineyard and farm operation which provided a wonderful contrast to my continuing life with the airlines.

One Liner        

• I’m 66 and not giv’n up, ever.

Career Highlights        

• At my age (born in 1943) I probably won’t see any podiums but I can’t begin to tell you how much fun I have when after dicing successfully with some “young buck” on the track and having them see my old grey head emerge from under my helmet when back in the pits.  Their expressions are too good for words. Very proud to have achieved an Expert license with both OMRRA and WERA last year.

2009 Goals

• Well, I think I’m still getting better so I’d like to continue inching forward.

Sponsors

• I’ve been blessed from day one when I started riding a bike on the track by my association with Eric at EDR and Barry at KFG. It’s sort of like using the GPS in my car, I just do what they tell me because I know it’s the best advice one can get. Thank you Guys. There are other sponsors I’m fortunate to have help me with the costs of this sport but Eric & Barrry are my day to day mentors.