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August 1, 2003 0

Carroll Smith & the GT40

After scoring the GT40's first win at Daytona, in 1965, Shelby American was beaten back to 2nd place at Sebring by Chaparral's lighter roadster. Shown here is Ford's second car in the 12-hour, which was driven by Phil Hill and Richie Ginther, but did not finish. Photo: Ozzie Lyons

We aren’t timeless, but our artifacts can be, and the achievements they represent should live forever. That’s at least some comfort as I mourn the loss of a friend while simultaneously celebrating the rebirth of a car he did much to make immortal.

My friend was Carroll Smith, author, engineer and racer – and early contributor to this magazine – who was abruptly taken from us on May 16th by cancer.

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