John Cooper Fitch Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
John Fitch was born on August 4, 1913 in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA as John Cooper Fitch. He is known for his work on The Racers (1955) and Lime Rock Park: The Secret Valley of Racing (2001). He was married to Elizabeth Huntley. He died on October 31, 2012 in Lime Rock, Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA.
Just 18 days after "The Racers" premiere, Fitch was waiting in the Mercedes-Benz pit to replace French driver Pierre Levegh behind the wheel of the their 300SLR at the 1955 24 Hours of Le Mans when it slewed into the crowd, killing Levegh and 83 spectators -- the biggest catastrophe in motor racing history.
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Racecar driver and inventor of driving-related safety devices.
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Inventions include the Fitch Barrier system and the Fitch Displaceable Guardrail used on highways; the Fitch Compression Barrier, used on oval racetracks; and the Fitch Driver Capsule, which helps to reduce neck injuries.
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Ancestor John Fitch (1743-1798) built the first recorded steam-powered boat in the United States.
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Inducted into the Sports Car Club of America Hall of Fame in 2005.
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Inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in 2007.
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Inducted into the New England Auto Racers Hall of Fame in 2009.
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Inducted into the Sebring Hall of Fame in 2002.
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Inducted into the Corvette Hall of Fame in 2000.
Miscellaneous
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Racers
1955
technical advisor
Thanks
Title
Year
Status
Character
Carrera Panamericana (1950-1954)
2012
Video documentary the producers wish to thank
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Carrera Panamericana (1950-1954)
2012
Video documentary
Himself - Interviewee
Lime Rock Park: The Secret Valley of Racing
2001
Video documentary
Known for movies
Carrera Panamericana (1950-1954) (2012) as Thanks
Lime Rock Park: The Secret Valley of Racing (2001) as Actor
$18 Million
