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.
>
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Patton Dickson - Richmond, TX
'57 A-H 100-Six - http://Austin-Healeys.com
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