| John Fitzpatrick | |
|---|---|
&sq=Envato&lang=en&file=File:John_Fitzpatrick_2014.jpg) John Fitzpatrick in 2014 | |
| Nationality | English |
| Born | 9 June 1943 Birmingham, England, UK |
| Retired | 1986 |
John Fitzpatrick (born in Birmingham, 9 June 1943) is a British former racing driver, winning many titles throughout his career. He works within motorsport as a consultant doing corporate events and driver management. He published a book "Fitz-My Life at the Wheel" in 2016.
He was one of the best Porsche drivers of his era. He began his career driving Touring cars in the BSCC and ETCC, winning the British Saloon Car Championship in 1966. First it was Minis, then Ford Anglias and Escorts; BMW CSs and then Porsche 911s. He then became renowned for his expertise at driving the German machines. He was crowned European GT Champion in 1972, and then again in 1974. He moved to the United States in 1980, driving for Dick Barbour Racing, and capturing the IMSA Camel GT Championship in the process. He won the prestigious Porsche Cup in 1972, 1974 and 1980. In 1981, he moved from driver to team owner-driver, with some success.[1][2]
- ^ "John Fitzpatrick". www.johnfitzpatrick.co.uk. Archived from the original on 16 February 2015. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
- ^ "John Fitzpatrick Porsche 935K4". IMSAblog.