Author Bob Birmingham was employed by Pabst Motors for ten years, the last few as Sales Manager. During that time he was privileged to witness countless Pabst racing victories, often starting well back on the grid behind him and driving a Fiat 1200 roadster, Stanguellini Formula Junior, Triumph TR3 or Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta coupe. Bob served on the SCCA Milwaukee Region's Board of Directors and, upon retiring from competition, as a National Chief Steward. He also had a 27-year career with Firstar Bank (formerly First Wisconsin National Bank), retiring as a Vice President, and has since been involved in many volunteer activities.

Bob resides in Mequon, Wisconsin, a suburb of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with his wife Sally and nearby to his three children and six grandchildren.