Max Yasgur have received such an honor. In 1997, the site of the concert and surrounding it was purchased by Alan Gerry for the purpose of creating the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts. In August 2007, the parcel that contains Yasgur's former homestead, about 3 miles from the festival site, was placed on the market for $8 million by its owner, Roy Howard (1935-2013). Remembered for his free spirit and giving heart, Roy paid tribute to Max by hosting annual reunions. Yasgur Road and the Woodstock Audience Field will always be "Ground Zero for Peace"-"Carlos Santana". Joni Mitchell's song "Woodstock" (also
1969 24 Hours of Le Mans Woolfe. Woolfe's purchased his 917 for £16000 (US$40,000) "La Ronde Infernale: Le Mans 1969" (commissioned by Castrol) 1969 24 Hours of Le Mans The 1969 24 Hours of Le Mans was the 37th Grand Prix of Endurance, and took place on 14 and 15 June 1969. It was the eighth round of the 1969 World Sportscar Championship season. As it turned out, 1969 was the last event with the traditional "Le Mans" style start, in which the drivers run across the track to enter their cars, start them, and race away. The previous year, Willy Mairesse crashed on the first