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Race car driver Roy Salvadori died on Sunday, June 3, at the age of 90. He was best known in the U.S. as the teammate of Carroll Shelby, the automotive impresario who was Salvadori’s co-driver when they won Le Mans in 1959.
Shelby died just weeks earlier, succumbing to complications from pneumonia. Salvadori’s cause of death was not mentioned in the announcement issued by the British Racing Drivers’ Club, of which Salvadori was a Life Member.
Salvadori was better known overseas, where he competed in Formula One in the 1950s and 1960s, for factory teams including Cooper, Aston Martin, Vanwell, BRM and Connaught. His highest finish came in 1958, when he placed fourth in the drivers championship behind Mike Hawthorn, Stirling Moss and Tony Brooks. Salvadori won 98 races in his career, including his crowning victory at Le Mans.
Salvadori was a car dealer before launching his racing career, a vocation he returned to after he retired from the track. He is survived by his wife, Sue.
Scroll down to watch The Golden Age of Motorsport segment on Salvadori, and to read the official announcement.Continue reading 1959 Le Mans winner Roy Salvadori dies, 23 days after teammate Carroll Shelby [w/video]
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