Racing with Tom Keel

Tom Keel was a thrill seeker who chased speed and excitement in life and love. As a young man in Oklahoma, he learned to race cars, and, in his 40’s married actress Rue McClanahan, his first high school sweetheart who, by that point, was already a Hollywood star. Tom's charmed life gave him access to travel and adventure. Before he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, he was still doing things we can only dream of.

Thanks to Harris Hill Raceway, Tom was able to return to what he loved for so many years. Along with an entourage of fellow Silverado residents and associates, Tom climbed into several exotic cars. Along with an instructor, Steve, got on the race track and started feeling his way back. Usually withdrawn, the race track triggered a number of great memories.

Read the full story of Tom's racing day here.