Back to Results
Track action scene, Car Number 1, a Chevrolet Corvette Special, (John Fitch and Walt Hansgen, co-drivers), John Fitch, driver (helmet, seated).

12 Hours of Sebring

  • Title 12 Hours of Sebring
  • Source Stephen Peavey Photograph Collection  
  • Description Track action scene, Car Number 1, a Chevrolet Corvette Special, (John Fitch and Walt Hansgen, co-drivers), John Fitch, driver (helmet, seated).
  • Years 1956  
  • Date 1956-03-24
  • Photographer Stephen Peavey  
  • City Sebring  
  • State Florida  
  • Country United States  
  • People Fitch, John  
  • Marque Chevrolet  
  • Model Chevrolet Corvette Special  
  • Engine Type Chevrolet V8  
  • Group/Class S 8.0  
  • Vehicle Markings Car Number 1
  • Event 12 Hours of Sebring  
  • Venue Sebring International Raceway  
  • Entrant Raceway Enterprises  
  • Race Data John Fitch and Walt Hansgen co-driving Car Number 1, a Chevrolet Corvette Special, finished ninth overall and first in class in the 12 hours race.
  • Identifier 2014-012PEAV-1956-b1_2.0_0015
  • Original Format color transparencies  
  • Rights Copyright has been assigned to The Revs Institute. Although copyright was transferred by the donor, copyright in some items in the collection may still be held by their respective creator. The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming to the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright which may be involved in the use of this collection.

Purchase Image