Cunningham Race History

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This compilation of the Cunningham team racing record represents the culmination of approximately ten (10) years as of 2015 of hobby effort by motorsport historian Larry Berman. It is the most complete record constructed to date and documents over 800 individual races in which Briggs Cunningham-sponsored cars were entered.
To use the history, either click on the YEAR in the menu above or type in a term to search. Unless otherwise noted, all entries were under the aegis of Briggs Cunningham.

To view a complete history of all racing events, click here.

Some Notes from Motorsport Historian Larry Berman

In compiling this record I would like to thank all of the people who contributed so much information and time. A very special thanks to Carl Goodwin, author of articles on Briggs S. Cunningham and many other race drivers and auto racing events for many years. Much gratitude and thanks to John Fitch, who is a consummate gentleman, accomplished race driver, WW-II fighter pilot, sailor, mentor and friend. To Jim Sitz, David Woodhouse, Bill Green, Joseph Leikham (research volunteer at Collier Museum), Paul Kierstein (Photo Library – Revs Institute / Collier), Dan Gurney, Denise McCluggage, Frank Bott, Lake Underwood, Paul Richards, Mrs. Phil (Sheila) Walters, Jim Duffield, Dick Thompson, Michael T. Lynch, Jim Hayes, Rusty Hansgen (Walter Hansgen’s son) Willem Oosthoek, Barbara Weaver (George’s wife).

A huge debt of gratitude is owed to Bill Green, Motorsport Historian, International Motor Racing Research Center, Watkins Glen, NY for his time consuming extensive review & corrections to my compilation in June, 2004.

Where possible, I have included the car entrant or owner if it was not Mr. Cunningham, however from this point in time, complete information is not always available. All errors or omissions are mine. Apologies are made for any errors. Please contact us with any additions or corrections.

Entry Date Event/Location Trophy/Duration Car/Chassis No. Driver/Co-Driver Car# Results Notes
0 07-02-03 Briggs S. Cunningham dies at age 96 years old





0 12-31-86 B.S. Cunningham sold his car collection to Miles C. Collier - Naples, FL





0 12-31-86 B.S. Cunningham closed his car museum - 250 E. Baker St., Costa Mesa, CA





0 04-02-66 Walter Hansgen crash at LeMans in practice





0 04-07-66 Walter Hansgen dies at age 46 years old





844 05-01-66 Riverside Raceway
Riverside, CA
USRRC
20 minute race A-B-C-D production
Porsche 904
904018
B.S. Cunningham
47 5th O.A.
3rd Class A- Production

843 03-26-66 Sebring Airport Racetrack
Sebring, FL

12 Hour Race
Porsche 904
904018
John Fitch
David Jordon
47 DNF
35th O.A.
engine failure
0 02-05-66 B.S. Cunningham opened his car museum - 250 E. Baker St., Costa Mesa, CA





842 07-18-65 Watkins Glen Race Track
Watkins Glen, NY
$355. prize money
NASCAR Grand National Race - 151.8 mi.
Ford Galaxie 500
Walter Hansgen
Lucie Cunningham McKinney (daughter)
46 5th O.A.
Started 17th

841 05-09-65 Riverside Raceway
Riverside, CA
USRRC GT
USRRC Manufacturers Race
Porsche 904
904018
B.S. Cunningham
10 10th O.A.
4th Class

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