This Week in Racing History
Michael Stucker
www.vintageRPM.com
June 10
Jack Hinkle drives a Maserati Tipo 61 "Birdcage" to victory in a
sports car race at Ponca City, Oklahoma, USA (1962).
June 11
Mike Parkes drives a Ferrari 250 GTO to victory in the GT race at
Mallory Park, England (1962).
June 12
Gerhard Mitter, driving with a broken leg, wins the Rossfeld
Alpen-Bergpreis at the wheel of a Porsche (1966).
June 13
Indy Car racer Davey Hamilton born (1962).
June 14
NASCAR crew chief Doug Reichert born (1960).
June 15
Derek Bell and Jackie Ickx drive a Gulf Mirage-Cosworth GR8 to
victory in the 24 Hours of Le Mans (1975).
June 16
Official homologation papers issued to Ferrari for their 250 GT
Competition Berlinetta (1960).
