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Ed Hugus

Edward James Hugus (30 June 1923 – 29 June 2006) was an American racing driver.

Cobra dealer

Hugus was the first Shelby Cobra dealer.[1]

Racing career

1957 Venezuelan Grand Prix

Hugus won his class at the 1957 Venezuelan Grand Prix.[2]

24 Hours of Le Mans

Hugus won his class at the 1957 24 Hours of Le Mans.[2]

In the 1965 24 Hours of Le Mans, Hugus is not officially credited as a winner, but legend continues that was a co-driver of the winning car.[1]

Overall, he raced at Le Mans for 10 consecutive years.[3]

Personal life

Hugus was a veteran of World War II.[4]

A well written review of his life and accomplishments was published on July 17, 2006, in Sports Car Market. https://www.sportscarmarket.com/news/obituary-for-le-mans-winner-ed-hugus

Racing record

Complete 24 Hours of Le Mans results

Complete 12 Hours of Sebring results

References

  1. ^ a b Gilad, Yoav (May 19, 2014). "The Unconfirmed True Story of Ferrari's Last Le Mans Win". Archived from the original on April 10, 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Riverside to Le Mans and everywhere in between: Ed Hugus's busy year racing sports cars". hemmings.com. September 10, 2017. Archived from the original on March 4, 2021. Retrieved August 18, 2021.
  3. ^ Evans, Art (July 17, 2006). "Obituary for Le Mans Winner Ed Hugus - Sports Car Market". sportscarmarket.com. Archived from the original on January 22, 2021. Retrieved August 18, 2021.
  4. ^ Goodwin, Carl (July 21, 2011). They Started in MGs: Profiles of Sports Car Racers of the 1950s. McFarland. ISBN 9780786486243 – via Google Books.
  5. ^ Spurring, Quentin (2010). Le Mans: The Official History of the World's Greatest Motor Race, 1960-69. Haynes Publishing, Yeoville, Somerset, GB. pp. 178–9. ISBN 978-1-84425-584-9.
  6. ^ Pete Vack (July 12, 2006). "Ed Hugus, Obituary and Appreciation". www.velocetoday.com. Archived from the original on December 31, 2019. Retrieved February 16, 2015.
  7. ^ "News: Ed Hugus". www.jochen-rindt.at. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved February 16, 2015.

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Further reading