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
829 10-13-63 Riverside Raceway
Riverside, CA

Los Angles Times Grand Prix
Genie Mk 8 / Ford
3
Dan Gurney
61 ???

830 10-24-63 Laguna Seca Raceway
Monterey, CA

Pacific Grand Prix
Genie Mk 8 / Ford
2
Walter Hansgen
61 DNF
broken water hose
828 10-13-63 Riverside Raceway
Riverside, CA

Los Angles Times Grand Prix
Maserati T-64 / Ford
64.002
Dick Thompson
62 DNF
overheating
827 10-13-63 Riverside Raceway
Riverside, CA

Los Angles Times Grand Prix
Cooper-Monaco-Buick T57
CM 3/61
Walter Hansgen
63 1st O.A.
32 Laps

826 10-13-63 Riverside Raceway
Riverside, CA
Qualifer Race
Los Angles Times Grand Prix
Cooper-Monaco-Buick T57
CM 3/61
Walter Hansgen
Qualifying race
63 DNF
piston
825 09-15-63 Bridgehampton Racetrack
Bridgehampton, NY

Bridgehampton FIA 500km Race
Cooper-Monaco-Maserati T57
CM 1/62
Paul Richards
62 DNF
??? Laps

824 09-15-63 Bridgehampton Racetrack
Bridgehampton, NY

Bridgehampton FIA 500km Race
Maserati T-64 / Ford
64.002
B. S. Cunningham
61 DNF
??? Laps
brakes
823 09-15-63 Bridgehampton Racetrack
Bridgehampton, NY
Sun.
Bridgehampton FIA 500km Race
Cooper-Buick CM/3/61
CM 3/61
Walter Hansgen
60 1st O.A.
1st Class 02
110 laps
822 09-14-63 Bridgehampton Racetrack
Bridgehampton, NY

Bridgehampton FIA 500km Race
Jaguar E-Type
875027
B.S. Cunningham
60 12th O.A.
7th Class GT+3.0
97 laps
821 09-14-63 Bridgehampton Racetrack
Bridgehampton, NY
Sat.
Bridgehampton FIA 500km Race
Jaguar E-Type Lightweight
S850664
Paul Richards
63 4th O.A.
4th Class GT+3.0
107 laps
Race History Copyright ©2004-2024 by Larry Berman. All Rights Reserved.

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