John Fitch

John Fitch was an American racing driver and safety advocate, born on August 4, 1917. He competed in various motorsport events, including the Le Mans 24 Hours, where he was a co-driver alongside Pierre Levegh. After surviving the horrific 1955 Le Mans disaster, Fitch dedicated much of his life to promoting safety standards in motorsport, contributing to vital changes in car design and race regulations.