RIP John Fitch aged 95
RIP John Fitch aged 95
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vetteheadracer

Original Poster:

8,273 posts

270 months

Wednesday 31st October 2012
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If you don't know who John Fitch was or his significance in the motorsport world in general or Corvettes specifically please read the link.

http://www.autoweek.com/article/20121031/ALMS/1210...

A great man who achieved a huge amount in his long life, not only in racing but also safety.

XTR2Turbo

1,536 posts

248 months

Wednesday 31st October 2012
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That is sad to hear.

His attendance at the 2010 Le Mans Corvette club marquee was one of the highlights of the weekend.

David

Vet Guru

2,206 posts

257 months

Thursday 1st November 2012
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Very sad news I got to meet him at Le Mans.

Silver C6

253 posts

162 months

Thursday 1st November 2012
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What a guy! My friend and neighbour have been talking recently about what an epic achievement it was for Moss to win the 1955 Mille Miglia in record time. Hadn't realised that John was a) Best in class/5th overall in a standard 300SL and b) he conceived/built the roller map used by Moss and Jenks on the race.

http://www.thesignaturestore.co.uk/#/shop/45663965...

Chevykevv

1,447 posts

224 months

Friday 23rd November 2012
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Road and track have a great article on John.

http://www.roadandtrack.com/racing/motorsports/joh...