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Mr. C

The Cunnigham C-4R of John Fitch and Phil Walters before the start of the 1953 12 Hours of Sebring, which they would go on to win. Photo: Ozzie Lyons

Fifty years ago, in 1953, an American-made Cunningham sports racing car won the second-ever Sebring 12 Hour race. Then Briggs Swift Cunn­ingham’s team carried the blue-and-white competition colors of the USA to the 21st 24 Hours of Le Mans, earning 3rd place overall and 1st in class.

“Mr. C” died this July. We don’t have space here for all the things that should be said about him, but I do want to acknowledge his racing achievements and also his manner of going racing. These things were foundation stones for my own enthusiasm.

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