Ed Hugus
Ed Hugus | |
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| Born |
30 June 1923
Pennsylvania, United States
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| Died | 29 June 2006 (aged 82)
Pebble Beach, California, United States
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| Nationality | American |
| 24 Hours of Le Mans career | |
| Years | 1956 – 1965 |
| Teams |
Cooper Privateer North American Racing Team Ferrari |
| Best finish | 1st (1965) |
| Class wins | 2 (1957, 1965) |
Edward James Hugus (30 June 1923 – 29 June 2006) was an American racing driver.
Cobra dealer
Hugus was the first Shelby Cobra dealer.
Racing career
1957 Venezuelan Grand Prix
Hugus won his class at the 1957 Venezuelan Grand Prix.
24 Hours of Le Mans
Hugus won his class at the 1957 24 Hours of Le Mans.
In the 1965 24 Hours of Le Mans, Hugus is not officially credited as a winner, but legend continues that was a co-driver of the winning car.
Overall, he raced at Le Mans for 10 consecutive years.
Personal life
Hugus was a veteran of World War II.
A well written review of his life and accomplishments was published on July 17, 2006, in Sports Car Market. https://www.sportscarmarket.com/news/obituary-for-le-mans-winner-ed-hugus
Racing record
Complete 24 Hours of Le Mans results
| Year | Team | Co-Drivers | Car | Class | Laps | Pos. |
Class Pos. |
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| 1956 | Cooper Car Company | John Bentley | Cooper T39 | S1.1 | 252 | 8th | 2nd |
| 1957 |
E. Hugus (private entrant) |
Carel Godin de Beaufort | Porsche 550A | S1.5 | 286 | 8th | 1st |
| 1958 |
E. Hugus (private entrant) |
Ray “Ernie” Erickson | Ferrari 250 TR | S3.0 | 278 | 7th | 4th |
| 1959 |
E. Hugus (private entrant) |
Ray “Ernie” Erickson | Porsche 718 RSK | S1.5 | 240 | DNF (Engine) |
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| 1960 | North American Racing Team | Augie Pabst | Ferrari 250 GT SWB | GT3.0 | 299 | 7th | 4th |
| 1961 | North American Racing Team | David Cunningham | O.S.C.A. Sport 1000 | S1.0 | 125 | DNF (Clutch) |
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| 1962 | SEFAC Ferrari | George Reed | Ferrari 250 GT SWB Bertone | GT3.0 | 281 | 9th | 3rd |
| 1963 |
E. Hugus (private entrant) |
Peter Jopp | AC Cobra Coupé | GT+3.0 | 117 | DSQ (Premature oil change) |
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| 1964 | North American Racing Team | José Rosinski | Ferrari 250 GTO | GT3.0 | 110 | DNF (Propshaft) |
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| 1965 | North American Racing Team |
Masten Gregory Jochen Rindt |
Ferrari 250 LM | P4.0 | 348 | 1st | 1st |
Complete 12 Hours of Sebring results
| Year | Team | Co-Drivers | Car | Class | Laps | Pos. |
Class Pos. |
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| 1956 | Cooper Car Company | John Bentley | Cooper T39 | S1.1 | 117 | DNF (Flat battery) |
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| 1957 | C. Flynn | Chester Flynn | Mercedes-Benz 300 SL | GT3.5 | 138 | 33rd | 3rd |
| 1958 | Harry Kullen | John Fitch | Ferrari 250 TR | S3.0 | 85 | DNF (Engine) |
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| 1959 | Chester J. Flynn | Ray “Ernie” Erickson | Porsche 718 RSK | S1.5 | 170 | 10th | 4th |
| 1960 | North American Racing Team | Augie Pabst | Ferrari 250 GT SWB | S3.0 | 185 | 4th | 2nd |
| 1961 | North American Racing Team | Alan Connell | Dino 246 S | S2.5 | DNF (Transmission) |
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| 1962 | Scuderia Bear | George Reed | Ferrari 250 GT SWB EXP | GT3.0 | 187 | 8th | 3rd |
| 1964 | William McLaughlin |
Enus Wilson William McLaughlin |
Iso Grifo A3C | P+3.0 | 110 | 39th | 7th |
| 1965 |
Ed Hugus (Ferrari Owners Racing Association) |
Tom O'Brien Charlie Hayes Paul Richards |
Ferrari 275 P | GTP | 182 | 12th | 5th |
| 1966 | Ed Hugus | Lake Underwood | Porsche 906 | P2.0 | 204 | 8th | 4th |
| 1967 | Ed Hugus | John Cannon | Porsche 906 | S2.0 | 138 | DNF (Engine) |
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| 1969 | Elsco Corporation |
Chuck Dietrich Eugene Nearburg |
BMW 2002 | T2.0 | DNF (Oil pump shaft) |
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