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'''J. Arthur "Archie" Urciuoli''' is a business executive, attorney, author, and a veteran racing driver, whose sports car racing career spans 5 decades.

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'''J. Arthur "Archie" Urciuoli''' is a business executive, attorney, author, and a veteran racing driver, whose sports car racing career spans 5 decades.

== Biography ==
== Biography ==
Archie, a native of Syracuse, NY, graduated from [[St. Lawrence University]] and [[Georgetown Law]], and completed the [[Harvard Business School]] AMP program. He is a former [[U.S. Marine Corps]] Captain. After 35 years on [[Wall Street]], he retired in 1999 from the position of Chairman of [[Merrill Lynch International]].<ref>[http://www.hsrrace.com/HSR/HSRHome.nsf/weblinks/EJEN-6JXPLW?OpenDocument Archie Urciuoli Wins HSR's Grand Championship GTP Trophy]</ref>
Archie, a native of Syracuse, NY, graduated from [[St. Lawrence University]] and [[Georgetown Law]], and completed the [[Harvard Business School]] AMP program. He is a former [[U.S. Marine Corps]] Captain. After 35 years on [[Wall Street]], he retired in 1999 from the position of Chairman of [[Merrill Lynch International]].<ref>[http://www.hsrrace.com/HSR/HSRHome.nsf/weblinks/EJEN-6JXPLW?OpenDocument Archie Urciuoli Wins HSR's Grand Championship GTP Trophy]</ref>
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Under the pseudonym “[http://www.westport-news.com/default/article/Muttmulligans-author-comes-to-Rowayton-Library-2684.php Grumpy]”, he is the author of the popular “[http://muttmulligans.wordpress.com/ Muttmulligans]” children’s books.<ref>[http://www.westport-news.com/default/article/Muttmulligans-author-comes-to-Rowayton-Library-2684.php "Muttmulligans" author comes to Rowayton Library]</ref>
Under the pseudonym “[http://www.westport-news.com/default/article/Muttmulligans-author-comes-to-Rowayton-Library-2684.php Grumpy]”, he is the author of the popular “[http://muttmulligans.wordpress.com/ Muttmulligans]” children’s books.<ref>[http://www.westport-news.com/default/article/Muttmulligans-author-comes-to-Rowayton-Library-2684.php "Muttmulligans" author comes to Rowayton Library]</ref>


He is a member of the Governing Council of the [http://www.racingarchives.org International Motor Racing Research Center] in [[Watkins Glen]], New York. He is also a board member of the exclusive [http://www.rrdc.org Road Racing Drivers Club (RRDC)], where he serves on the committee that nominates the annual recipient of the [[Bob Akin]] Memorial Award. <ref>[http://www.racingarchives.org International Motor Racing Research Center]</ref>
He is a member of the Governing Council of the [http://www.racingarchives.org International Motor Racing Research Center] in [[Watkins Glen]], New York. He is also a board member of the exclusive [http://www.rrdc.org Road Racing Drivers Club (RRDC)], where he serves on the committee that nominates the annual recipient of the [[Bob Akin]] Memorial Award.<ref>[http://www.racingarchives.org International Motor Racing Research Center]</ref>


His racing career began in the late '50s, when he first competed in [[Jaguar XK140|Jaguar XK-140 MC]] & [[Jaguar E-Type|E-types]] in New England [[SCCA]] regional events and and continued until the early '60s. <ref>[http://www.rrdc.org/members.html Road Racing Drivers Club (RRDC)]</ref>
His racing career began in the late '50s, when he first competed in [[Jaguar XK140|Jaguar XK-140 MC]] & [[Jaguar E-Type|E-types]] in New England [[SCCA]] regional events and and continued until the early '60s.<ref>[http://www.rrdc.org/members.html Road Racing Drivers Club (RRDC)]</ref>


He returned to sports car racing in 1988, competing in the [[Skip Barber National Championship|Barber]] [[Formula Ford]], and [[VSCCA]], [[SVRA]] and [http://www.hsrrace.com/ HSR] vintage classes. From 1990-1996 he campaigned a [[Jaguar D-Type]], [[Ford GT40|Ford GT Mk IV]] and [[Ralt]] Formula 2 at tracks across the United States, with a number of podium finishes, winning the [[Skip Barber]] Racing Cup in 1994. He has continued to compete in [[SVRA]] and [http://www.hsrrace.com/ HSR] vintage GTP and FIA classes with [http://www.racingsportscars.com/type/Chevron/B36.html Chevron B-36], [[Porsche 956]], [[Ford GT40]] and [[Lola T70|Lola T70 Spyder]] from 1999 to present, with many podium finishes. <ref>[http://theracesite.com/index.cfm?template=magazine&mag_id=15778 Archie Urciuoli - A Vintage Racer Brings Lola To The New Track In Town]</ref>
He returned to sports car racing in 1988, competing in the [[Skip Barber National Championship|Barber]] [[Formula Ford]], and [[VSCCA]], [[SVRA]] and [http://www.hsrrace.com/ HSR] vintage classes. From 1990-1996 he campaigned a [[Jaguar D-Type]], [[Ford GT40|Ford GT Mk IV]] and [[Ralt]] Formula 2 at tracks across the United States, with a number of podium finishes, winning the [[Skip Barber]] Racing Cup in 1994. He has continued to compete in [[SVRA]] and [http://www.hsrrace.com/ HSR] vintage GTP and FIA classes with [http://www.racingsportscars.com/type/Chevron/B36.html Chevron B-36], [[Porsche 956]], [[Ford GT40]] and [[Lola T70|Lola T70 Spyder]] from 1999 to present, with many podium finishes.<ref>[http://theracesite.com/index.cfm?template=magazine&mag_id=15778 Archie Urciuoli - A Vintage Racer Brings Lola To The New Track In Town]</ref>


=== Notable Racing Accomplishments <ref>[http://theracesite.com/index.cfm?template=magazine&mag_id=15778 Through The Esses - Archie Urciuoli, theracesite.com]</ref>===
=== Notable Racing Accomplishments <ref>[http://theracesite.com/index.cfm?template=magazine&mag_id=15778 Through The Esses - Archie Urciuoli, theracesite.com]</ref>===
* In 1994 he ran a [[Ford GT40|Fo, rd GT Mk IV]] at the [[Bonneville Speedway|Bonneville speed week]], attaining a top speed of 226 and one-mile average of 187&nbsp;mph.
* In 1994 he ran a [[Ford GT40|Fo, rd GT Mk IV]] at the [[Bonneville Speedway|Bonneville speed week]], attaining a top speed of 226 and one-mile average of 187&nbsp;mph.
* Won the Monterey Historics Award in 1997.
* Won the Monterey Historics Award in 1997.
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* Winner of GTP 2 in 2003 HSR GTP / Group C Series Championship.
* Winner of GTP 2 in 2003 HSR GTP / Group C Series Championship.
* Co-drove a [[Daytona Prototype]] in the 2005 Rolex Daytona 24.
* Co-drove a [[Daytona Prototype]] in the 2005 Rolex Daytona 24.
* Overall winner of [http://www.hsrrace.com/HSR/HSRHome.nsf/weblinks/EJEN-6JXPLW?OpenDocument 2005 HSR GTP / Group C Series Championship].
* Overall winner of [http://www.hsrrace.com/HSR/HSRHome.nsf/weblinks/EJEN-6JXPLW?OpenDocument 2005 HSR GTP / Group C Series Championship].
* Winner of FIA class Rolex award, 2009 [[Monterey Historic]] Races.
* Winner of FIA class Rolex award, 2009 [[Monterey Historic]] Races.


== See Also ==
== See also ==
*[[Authors]]
*[[Authors]]
*[[Children's literature]]
*[[Children's literature]]
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== External Links ==
== External links ==
*[http://www.rrdc.org/members.html The Road Racing Drivers Club, Member Biographies]
*[http://www.rrdc.org/members.html The Road Racing Drivers Club, Member Biographies]
*[http://investor.biodel.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=508477 Press Release: Biodel Appoints Arthur Urciuoli to its Board of Directors]
*[http://investor.biodel.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=508477 Press Release: Biodel Appoints Arthur Urciuoli to its Board of Directors]
*[http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=206930&FS=VINTAGE Urciuoli wins HSR's award, motorsport.com]
*[http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=206930&FS=VINTAGE Urciuoli wins HSR's award, motorsport.com]

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J. Arthur "Archie" Urciuoli is a business executive, attorney, author, and a veteran racing driver, whose sports car racing career spans 5 decades.

Biography

Archie, a native of Syracuse, NY, graduated from St. Lawrence University and Georgetown Law, and completed the Harvard Business School AMP program. He is a former U.S. Marine Corps Captain. After 35 years on Wall Street, he retired in 1999 from the position of Chairman of Merrill Lynch International.[1]

In his "retirement", Archie is now Chairman of ArcherGroup Investments, Ltd, a private investment and consulting firm. He is a director of Biodel Inc., and of the Kroll Bond Rating Agency, and also has served on the boards of several corporations and charities, and is the author of numerous business publications.[2]

Under the pseudonym “Grumpy”, he is the author of the popular “Muttmulligans” children’s books.[3]

He is a member of the Governing Council of the International Motor Racing Research Center in Watkins Glen, New York. He is also a board member of the exclusive Road Racing Drivers Club (RRDC), where he serves on the committee that nominates the annual recipient of the Bob Akin Memorial Award.[4]

His racing career began in the late '50s, when he first competed in Jaguar XK-140 MC & E-types in New England SCCA regional events and and continued until the early '60s.[5]

He returned to sports car racing in 1988, competing in the Barber Formula Ford, and VSCCA, SVRA and HSR vintage classes. From 1990-1996 he campaigned a Jaguar D-Type, Ford GT Mk IV and Ralt Formula 2 at tracks across the United States, with a number of podium finishes, winning the Skip Barber Racing Cup in 1994. He has continued to compete in SVRA and HSR vintage GTP and FIA classes with Chevron B-36, Porsche 956, Ford GT40 and Lola T70 Spyder from 1999 to present, with many podium finishes.[6]

Notable Racing Accomplishments [7]

See also

References

  1. ^ Archie Urciuoli Wins HSR's Grand Championship GTP Trophy
  2. ^ Press Release: Biodel Inc.
  3. ^ "Muttmulligans" author comes to Rowayton Library
  4. ^ International Motor Racing Research Center
  5. ^ Road Racing Drivers Club (RRDC)
  6. ^ Archie Urciuoli - A Vintage Racer Brings Lola To The New Track In Town
  7. ^ Through The Esses - Archie Urciuoli, theracesite.com
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