Estol did not start out to be a racer.  His educational background at the University of Pittsburgh began with the study of mineralogy, crystallography, and chemistry. He attended Community College of Allegheny County to study Earth Science.  Harp also attended flight school and earned his pilot’s license.  For several years he worked as an instrument flight instructor. 

Estol’s career as a driver and car owner only lasted for three years.  He purchased a race car and a box of tools even though he had never seen the car up close prior to purchase.  The toughest part of the experience was preparing the car for competition. 

If you describe Harp as a die hard race fan you would be correct.  When I asked him what he would do if he couldn’t go racing he said, “I would probably kill myself.”  His hobbies are very interesting and include Lapidary (I have no idea what that is…you need to ask Estol), jewelry making, playing in a rock band, and flying airplanes.

His most memorable moments in racing include the time he passed Blackie Watt in a Modified feature at the Lernerville Speedway and also his first feature win.  His most embarrassing moment in racing happened at the Sportsman’s Speedway in Knox, Pennsylvania.  He won the heat race and stunk up the place in the feature.  When asked his reason for getting involved in racing, he said, “I didn’t know any better; it looked like fun but it turned out to be a huge challenge.”  The driver he would most like to be compared to is Ed Ferree.  Estol said, “Ed was always a gentleman and a clean driver.”  Harp said, “People assume that I am a lot dumber than I look.”  His fantasy is to race once again. 

Some of the tracks where he competed included Lernerville, Sportsman, Sharon, Erie, Motordrome, and Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway.  Harp said, “All things considered, it was a memorable experience.  I went from the grandstands to victory lane in short order while never having any experience.”