Thanks to ALL for posting their personal accounts with this great man. I've enjoyed reading all of them.
FYI: there's a lot on
his Wiki page including this story.....
During the 1972 24 Hours of Le Mans, when he saw a burning Ferrari Daytona in front of him, Elford stopped in mid-race to save the driver. When opening the door, Elford found an empty cockpit, as the driver already had escaped. Elford then noticed the wreck of a Lola among the trees, with Jo Bonnier having been killed. Cameras caught the act and Elford was named Chevalier of the National Order of Merit by French President Georges Pompidou.
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Also from Porsche:
https://newsroom.porsche.com/en_US/2022/motorsport/porsche-mourns-the-death-of-vic-elford-27715.html
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I think most are familiar with the excellent 1972 "The Speed Merchants" by Michael Keyser - here is an excerpt showcasing Elford's driving and narration.......