Carroll Shelby (right) talks with Roy Salvadori on their way to victory at the 1959 running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans (Photo: Aston Martin)
The Aston Martin DBR1 that won the 1959 24 Hours of Le Mans returned to the Circuit de la Sarthe in France on 18-20 June, 2012 as part of a tribute to its drivers Carroll Shelby and Roy Salvadori, and its chief engineer Ted Cutting, who all sadly passed away in recent weeks.
Aston Martin’s Head of Motorsport, David King, commented, “We were deeply saddened by the loss of Carroll, Roy and Ted. They all played a hugely important role in Aston Martin’s racing history and will forever remain part of the company’s heritage. To mark their passing, we felt it fitting to return their car to the scene of its greatest victory. Many people have worked very hard to make this happen and we thank the Automobile Club de L’Ouest for its assistance.”
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