Roger Dorchy
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French racing driver (1944–2023)
Roger Dorchy (15 September 1944 – 26 July 2023) was a French racing driver.
Biography
[edit ]Roger Dorchy was born on 15 September 1944.[1]
Dorchy was known for holding the top speed record at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, setting a top speed of 407 kilometres per hour (253 mph) with a WM-Peugeot at the end of the Mulsanne Straight at the 1988 24 Hours of Le Mans.[2] [3] [4]
Roger Dorchy died on 26 July 2023, at the age of 78.[5]
References
[edit ]- ^ "Career Summary: Roger Dorchy". Snap Lap. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
- ^ "Profile". driverdb.com. Retrieved 30 May 2015.
- ^ "Profile". racingsportscars.com. Retrieved 30 May 2015.
- ^ "Roger Dorchy est décédé (1944 – 2023)". Endurance-Info (in French). 26 July 2023. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
- ^ "24 Heures du Mans. Roger Dorchy, l'homme aux 405 km/h, n'est plus". Ouest France. 26 July 2023. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
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