John Fitch and the Carrerra Panamericana

John Fitch provided insight and friendship during the making of Carrera Panamericana (1950-54). It was John who suggested that the Mercedes team withdraw from the race after the horrific accident at Le Mans and his simple, yet profound, insights into racing that he shared in his extended interview were brilliant.


John was a gentleman.

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John Fitch at the wheel

John Fitch at the wheel...
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Carrera course notes on a roller

A lot was written about how Sir Stirling Moss won the 1955 Mille Miglia with D.S. Jenkinson using course notes on a roller. It was forgotten that Bill Stroppe's crew had already used this invention in the Carrera...
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Carrera question

Like to drive one of these?
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Another Carrera quiz

Do you know whose Porsche this is?
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Carrera Panamericana quiz

This car was originally intended for another driver before the builder took it over. Can you name the driver who said 'No mas!'? http://interfund.biz/carrerapan/

Larry Crane's Ford tribute car...

Larry Crane's Ford is a tribute car to what racer in the Carrera Panamericana and in which year did he race his Ford?
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