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John Fitch

John Fitch, 1959, Harewood, Ontario. Copyright Ron Kielbiski, 2009. Used with permission.

John Fitch, 1959, Harewood, Ontario. Copyright Ron Kielbiski, 2009. Used with permission.

John Fitch, 2006. Copyright Tom Schultz, 2009.  Used with permission.

John Fitch, 2006. Copyright Tom Schultz, 2009. Used with permission.

Born:

04 Aug 1917
Indianapolis, Indiana

Died:

31 Oct 2012
Lime Rock, Connecticut

Nationality:

United States

Grands Prix:

2 (1953-1955)

Indy 500s:

0 (1953)

Since his retirement in 1964, he was the manager of the Lime Rock circuit and a former team boss. His biggest legacy is probably though, motor racing safety, as well as pioneering work to road car safety, and has helped save countless lives. He has worked on advanced driver safety capsule systems, and has been a consultant to both worlds. He was also a track design consultant, as well as inventing other automotive devices. He, even over 90, was still a consultant and appeared at historics. His last few years, although spent in company of friends and new fans, were beset by his wife's illness and his ultimately fatal battle with skin cancer.

Biography last updated 31 Oct 2012