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
820 09-14-63 Bridgehampton Racetrack
Bridgehampton, NY
Bridgehampton National Races
Bridgehampton FIA 500km Race
Jaguar E-Type Lightweight
S850659
Walter Hansgen
61 3rd O.A.
3rd Class GT+3.0
109 laps
819 09-08-63 Road America
Elkhart Lake, WI

Road America 500
Jaguar E-Type Lightweight
Dick Thompson
Bob Grossman
62 39th O.A
79 laps
818 09-08-63 Road America
Elkhart Lake, WI

Road America 500
Jaguar E-Type
John Fitch
B.S. Cunningham
63 20th O.A.
4th Class GT
110 laps
817 09-08-63 Road America
Elkhart Lake, WI

Road America 500
Jaguar E-Type Lightweight
S 850664
Walter Hansgen
Paul Richards
61 11 th O.A.
3rd Class GT
116 laps
816 08-24-63 Watkins Glen Race Track
Watkins Glen, NY

Cooper - Fiat T-59 F-Jr.
FJ/5/62
Paul Richards
BMC-XSP MK-3
61 DNF
10 Laps
broken water hose
815 08-24-63 Watkins Glen Race Track
Watkins Glen, NY
NOT A BSC ENTRY ?
Seneca Cup Race
Lotus 18/21
Walter Hansgen
60 1st O.A.
1st Formula Libre Class

814 08-24-63 Watkins Glen Race Track
Watkins Glen, NY

called at 30 laps due to darkness
Cooper-Monaco-Buick T57
CM 3/61
Paul Richards
62 2nd O.A.
1st Class C-Modified

813 08-24-63 Watkins Glen Race Track
Watkins Glen, NY

Watkins Glen SCCA National Race
Maserati T-64 / Ford
64.002
Walter Hansgen
61 3rd O.A.

811 06-16-63 LeMans 24 Hours
LeMans, France

Jaguar E-Type Lightweight
S850665
Roy Salvadori
Paul Richards
16 DNF
40 laps
crash
812 07-28-63 Hoosier Grand Prix
Indianapolis, IN

Cooper-Monaco-Buick T57
CM 3/61
Walter Hansgen
60 DNF
16 Laps
rear axle
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