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Porsche congratulates motor racing legend Richard Attwood on his 80th birthday
British racing driver celebrates his birthday
Stuttgart
. Richard Attwood, one of the most successful works racing drivers of
Attwood developed a passion for motorsports at an early age – inspired by the car dealership run by his parents. After racing in formula sport with Triumph and BRM, he first came into contact with the
The first overall victory in the most important endurance race in the world is considered to be one of the greatest racing successes of the sports car manufacturer from Zuffenhausen. On 14 June 1970,
In 1971, he achieved another first place in the 1,000 kilometre race at the Österreichring. Richard Attwood retired from active motor racing at the end of the season at the age of just 31. His last podium finish was in 1971 together with Derek Bell in the 917 KH at the season finale of the World Sportscar Championship in Watkins Glen (3rd place). However, the now 80 year-old was not quite ready to fully enjoy his retirement. In 1984, he finished 15th in Daytona in a
Richard Atwood’s most important
1967
2nd place 500 km Zeltweg,
1969
7th place 12h Sebring,
2nd place 6h Brands Hatch,
4th place 1,000 km Nürburgring,
2nd place 6h Watkins Glen,
3rd place 1,000 km Österreichring,
1st place 9h Kyalami,
1970
3rd place 1,000 km Brands Hatch,
5th place
6th place 1,000 km Spa,
2nd place 1,000 km Nürburgring,
1st place 24h Le Mans,
3rd place CanAm Watkins Glen,
4th place 1,000 km Österreichring,
1971
2nd place 24h Le Mans,
1st place 1,000 km Österreichring,
3rd place 6h Watkins Glen,
4/2/2020
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