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
772 09-09-62 Road America
Elkhart Lake, WI
Sun.
Road America 500
Maserati T-64
Paul Richards
B.S. Cunningham
61 DNF
63 laps
rear hub
771 09-08-62 Road America
Elkhart Lake, WI

Road America 500
Maserati T-151
151.004
Walter Hansgen
Augie Pabst
60 DNF
92 laps
wheel
770 09-08-62 Road America
Elkhart Lake, WI

Race 4 - F-Jr.
Brabham BT-2
BT2 FJ-1-62
B.S. Cunningham
60 5th O.A.
5th F-Jr

769 09-08-62 Road America
Elkhart Lake, WI
Sat.
Race 4 - F-Jr.
Cooper T-59 F-Jr.
FJ/5/62
Walter Hansgen
62 1st O.A.
1st - F-Jr

768 09-08-62 Road America
Elkhart Lake, WI
Sat.
Race 4 - F-Jr.
Stanguellini F-Jr.
CS00176
Augie Pabst
1 9th OA

767 06-23-62 LeMans 24 Hours
LeMans, France

24 hours
Maserati T-151
151.006
Bill Kimberly
Dick Thompson
3 DNF
62 laps
crashed
765 06-23-62 LeMans 24 Hours
LeMans, France

24 hours
Jaguar E-Type Lightweight
S860630
Roy Salvadori
B.S. Cunningham
10 4th O.A.
2589.1 miles
766 06-23-62 LeMans 24 Hours
LeMans, France

24 hours
Maserati T-151
151.004
Walter Hansgen
Bruce McLaren
2 DNF
178 laps
Burned piston
764 06-21-62 LeMans 24 Hours
LeMans, France
Thurs.
Practice
Maserati T-151
151.004
Bruce McLaren
2

763 06-21-62 LeMans 24 Hours
LeMans, France
Thurs.
Practice
Maserati T-151
151.006
Dick Thompson
3

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