I tried to send this earlier, but it bounced because it was too long.
I am including the first part of the article, please check out the
link at http://velocetoday.com/news/news_92.php for the whole story
Healey content, John was Pierre Levegh's codriver in the 1955 Le Mans
accident where their Mercedes hit Lance Macklin's 100S and flew into
the crowd. That is just an unfortunate footnote in this man's life.
On Thu, Mar 27, 2008 at 9:03 AM, Patton Dickson <57healey@gmail.com> wrote:
> ============
> An American Tragedy?
> from http://velocetoday.com/news/news_92.php
>
> For our readers who may not be familiar with John Fitch, he is one of
> America's most successful race drivers. The only American to drive for
> the Mercedes Benz team in the 1950s, Fitch also drove for the
> Cunningham team at Le Mans, and was victorious at Sebring driving the
> C4R in 1953.
>
> Fitch is one of the true heroes of Tom Brokaw's "The Greatest
> Generation", and has always exhibited those qualities of which
> Americans can be proud; honest, industrious, loyal, giving, caring,
> intelligent and well educated. He has served as a role model and hero
> to an entire generation of car enthusiasts.
>
> Today, John Fitch is in need of help. We earnestly hope that those who
> are more fortunate will come to his aid. Please read this release
> written by historian and friend Carl Goodwin and contribute to the
> fund set up for John Fitch by the by the bank in his home town. (ed.)
>
> The State Of Connecticut Is Punishing A Ninety-Year-Old WWll Veteran
> For Doing The Right Thing
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Patton Dickson - http://Austin-Healeys.com - Plano, TX
1957 Austin-Healey 100-Six "Built to run 'til the road wears out."
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