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Re: Le Mans 55

To: RLR <xk120fhcse@sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Re: Le Mans 55
From: 57 Healey <57healey@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2005 09:45:07 -0600
I know about John Fitch from his involvement in Corvair racing and
modifications.  The Phoenix is a nice car from everything I have read
about it, and I have seen several original Fitch Sprints.  I had no
idea he was Levegh's co-driver.

Patton


On Mon, 10 Jan 2005 17:42:14 -0800 (PST), RLR <xk120fhcse@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> There is an excellent and thoughtful summary of the accident in John Fitch's 
>biography, "Racing Through Life" by James Grinnell. John was Levegh's 
>co-driver, and it was at his urging that Mercedes withdrew their other entry 
>from the race, which was in the lead being driven by Fangio and Moss. It will 
>be 50 years on June 11th. I'm sure it will be an emotional anniversary for 
>those who were there.
> 
-- 
Patton Dickson - Richmond, TX
'57 A-H 100-Six - http://Austin-Healeys.com




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