Robert Stadel

Artistry in Motion Committee

Robert Stadel

Artistry in Motion 2010 Event Co-Chairs

Artistry in Motion Co-Founder

Robert Stadel

Event Co-Chair

Artistry in Motion Co-Founder

A life long car enthusiast whose first three (3) spoken words as a child were, "No-Car-Dad"is co-founder of the Artistry in Motion tour with his wife Patricia. Bob and his father were ea

rly pioneers of importing cars. This third generation family owned and operated business, Stadel Volvo, has continued for 51 years. During the early 1960's Bob successfully campaigned his Volvos at regional hill climbs with numerous class wins. Bob returned to sports car racing in 1995 as an active participant in such location as: Watkins Glen, NY, Mid-Ohio, Road Atlanta and Elkhart Lake, WI. He has numerous class wins and was awarded Best Drive in Race by the corner workers at the Pittsburgh Gran Prix in 2004. He currently races a Volvo 1800 Coupe and a 1957 Ambro Triumph sports racer.

In addition to racing, Bob is a collector of Jaguars. He has been invited to show his 1953 Jaguar XK120m Roadster at the Eastern Concours of the US, where he was awarded Best Foreign Award 1940 and Later, and at the Cranbrook, MI Concours d'Elegance in 2005. The XK120m also won the Most Elegant Jaguar at the 2000 Artistry in Motion event.

Robert is currently a member of the following:

Madison Avenue Sports Car Driving and Chowder Society

Sports Car Vintage Racing Association

Vintage Drivers Group

Vintage Drivers Club of America

Vintage Sports Car Club of America

Volvo Club of America

Jaguar Owners Association

International Motor Racing Research Center