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RIP John Fitch

Discussion in 'New York Tri-State' started by BAD360, Oct 31, 2012.

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  1. BAD360

    BAD360 Formula Junior

    Sep 5, 2004
    383
    Albany/Colonie NY
    Full Name:
    Brett
    As you may know, John Fitch passed away this morning. As a long time fixture at Lime Rock Park, it was always great to see him walking around at events talking with fans and signing memorabilia. I considered myself lucky to have met him a number of times and he was always humble and willing to chat.

    John had a diverse career that spanned everything from fighter pilot, safety pioneer, arguably the grandfather of the modern Corvette racing effort and the only American to race for the Mercedes Benz factory team.

    I will miss seeing him my next trip to LRP.


    Below is a great video from a few years back with Leno:
    http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/video/john-fitch/894722

    RIP John
     
  2. Rifledriver

    Rifledriver Three Time F1 World Champ

    Apr 29, 2004
    37,090
    Cowboy Capitol of the World
    Full Name:
    Brian Crall
    Vey sad. A real loss to motorsports.

    The good news is he didn't miss out on a thing, he checked all the boxes. We should all be so lucky.
     
  3. mcimino

    mcimino Formula 3

    Oct 5, 2007
    2,275
    Long Island, NY
    He certainly did! A true legend and gentleman. Around 15 years ago I was invited through a friend to jam at a private music studio... it ended up being that of a partner of John's in the Highway Crash Barrier business here on Long Island. The music studio was in their office space, and when we went into the conference room, there were photos of John from his racing days on the wall. Was then that I realized I was in no ordinary music studio!

    Humans: –1
    Angels: +1
     
  4. mrbucket2

    mrbucket2 Formula 3

    Nov 6, 2006
    1,109
    Bergen County
    Full Name:
    Michael
    A real great man and I'm quite glad to have been able to have a few conversations with him over the past few years at various events I met him at.
     
  5. greg328

    greg328 F1 Rookie

    Nov 17, 2003
    4,209
    Austin, TX USA
    Full Name:
    Greg
    He's featured in the newest Road and Track

    Greg
     
  6. rdefabri

    rdefabri Three Time F1 World Champ

    Jun 4, 2008
    33,571
    NJ
    Full Name:
    Rich

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