Chris Craft (racing driver)

Christopher " Chris " Craft ( born November 17, 1939 in Porthleven ) is a former English racing driver.

Chris Craft made ​​primarily as a long-haul pilot career. As a partner of his compatriot Alain de Cadenet, he started several times in the 24- hour race at Le Mans. In the years 1971-1984 he was a total of 14 times at La Sarthe at the start. He managed three top ten finishes and was founded in 1976 together with de Cadenet in a De Cadenet - Lola T380 of third parties.

Comes his only appearance in the Formula 1 World Championship in 1971. When the U.S. Grand Prix, held on October 3, 1971 in Watkins Glen, he drove a Brabham BT33 -Cosworth of Ecurie Evergreen. However Craft difference in the thirtieth lap with a damage to the suspension.

Le Mans results

Chris-Craft Fastest lap Watkins Glen International 1971 24 Hours of Le Mans David Piper 1972 24 Hours of Le Mans 1973 24 Hours of Le Mans 1974 24 Hours of Le Mans New Zealand John Nicholson (racing driver) 1975 24 Hours of Le Mans 1976 24 Hours of Le Mans 1977 24 Hours of Le Mans 1978 24 Hours of Le Mans 1979 24 Hours of Le Mans Dome (constructor) Gordon Spice Tony Trimmer 1980 24 Hours of Le Mans Bob Evans (racing driver) 1981 24 Hours of Le Mans 1982 24 Hours of Le Mans Eliseo Salazar 1983 24 Hours of Le Mans Nick Mason 1984 24 Hours of Le Mans Porsche 956 Australia
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