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
790 10-14-62 Riverside Raceway
Riverside, CA

Brabham BT2
BT2 FJ-1-62
Augie Pabst
61 2nd O.A.

789 10-14-62 Riverside Raceway
Riverside, CA

Maserati T-64
B.S. Cunningham
64 DNF

788 10-14-62 Riverside Raceway
Riverside, CA

Formula Jr. Race
Cooper - BMC T-59 F-Jr.
FJ/5/62
Walter Hansgen
61 5th O.A.

787 10-14-62 Riverside Raceway
Riverside, CA

Maserati 151
151.006
Augie Pabst
61 7th O.A.
74 laps
786 10-14-62 Riverside Raceway
Riverside, CA

Maserati 151
151.004
Chuck Daigh
62 11th O.A.
72 laps
785 10-14-62 Riverside Raceway
Riverside, CA
L.A. Times G.P.
Cooper-Monaco-Buick T57
CM 3/61
Walter Hansgen
63 DNF
brake trouble
786 09-22-62 Watkins Glen Race Track
Watkins Glen, NY

Cooper-Monaco-Maserati T57
CM 1/62
Augie Pabst
62 5th O.A.
2nd Class D-Modified

785 09-22-62 Watkins Glen Race Track
Watkins Glen, NY
Sports Car Grand Prix
Cooper-Monaco-Buick T57
CM 3/61
Walter Hansgen
61 1st O.A.
1st Class C-Modified

784 09-22-62 Watkins Glen Race Track
Watkins Glen, NY

Formula Jr. Race
Cooper - Ford T59 F-Jr.
FJ/5/62
Augie Pabst
62 2nd O.A.

783 09-22-62 Watkins Glen Race Track
Watkins Glen, NY
Seneca Cup Race
Formula Jr. Race
Brabham BT2
BT2 FJ-1-62
Walter Hansgen
61 1st O.A.
Average speed 88.19 MPH

Race History Copyright ©2004-2024 by Larry Berman. All Rights Reserved.

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