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
800 03-23-63 Sebring Airport Racetrack
Sebring, FL

12 Hours
Jaguar E-Type Lightweight
S850659
Bruce McLaren
Walter Hansgen
20 8th O.A.
2nd class 13
5th in GTO
799 02-24-63 Daytona International Speedway
Daytona Beach, FL

3 Hours
Jaguar E-Type Lightweight
Walter Hansgen
31 disquaified / finished 3rd
push start from Augie Pabst

798 02-24-63 Daytona International Speedway
Daytona Beach, FL
2nd Annual
Continental Race
Jaguar E-Type Lightweight
S875027
Augie Pabst
32 10th O.A.
1st Class GT-4
Class 13
797 02-14-63 Daytona International Speedway
Daytona Beach, FL

Continental Race
Maserati Tipo 151
151.006
Marvin Panch
Chassis & parts were buried in Calif.
21 DNS
crash / fire in practice 1st lap
796 10-21-62 Laguna Seca Raceway
Monterey, CA
Last race for the Cunningham team.
Simca / Abarth
B.S. Cunningham
62 ???

795 10-21-62 Laguna Seca Raceway
Monterey, CA

Pacific Grand Prix
Maserati T-64
64.002
Augie Pabst
61 DNF
3 laps

794 10-21-62 Laguna Seca Raceway
Monterey, CA

Pacific Grand Prix
Cooper-Monaco-Buick T57
CM 3/61
Walter Hansgen
63 3rd O.A.
52 laps

793 10-21-62 Laguna Seca Raceway
Monterey, CA

Pacific Grand Prix
Cooper-Monaco-Buick T57
CM 3/61
Walter Hansgen
63 13th O.A.
43 laps
blown water hose
792 10-21-62 Laguna Seca Raceway
Monterey, CA

Formula Jr. Race
Brabham BT2
BT2 FJ-1-62
Augie Pabst
60 2nd O.A.

791 10-21-62 Laguna Seca Raceway
Monterey, CA

Formula Jr. Race
Cooper - Fiat T-59 F-Jr.
FJ/5/62
Walter Hansgen
60 1st O.A.

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