RIP John Fitch aged 95

RIP John Fitch aged 95

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vetteheadracer

Original Poster:

8,271 posts

260 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

1,535 posts

238 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

2,185 posts

247 months

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

Silver C6

252 posts

152 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

214 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...