John Fitch (racing driver)
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John Cooper Fitch was an American racing driver and inventor. He was the first American to race automobiles successfully in Europe in the post-war era.
Cunningham-Chrysler C4-R in which Fitch won the 1953 12 Hours of Sebring with Phil Walters.
A Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR, similar to that Fitch drove in 1955
John Fitch, center, with Pedro Rodriguez and Chuck Daigh Lime Rock Formula Libre 1959
The Fitch Phoenix
1955 24 Hours of Le Mans
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The 1955 24 Hours of Le Mans was the 23rd 24 Hours of Le Mans and took place on 11 and 12 June 1955 on Circuit de la Sarthe. It was also the fourth round of the F.I.A. World Sports Car Championship. D
Cunningham C6-R, driven by Cunningham and Johnston. It wore #22 during the race and retired early.
DB of Louis Héry and Georges Trouis. It wore #59 and finished 19th overall.
The winning Jaguar D-Type of Hawthorn and Bueb