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Wes Vandervoort

Wes Vandervoort

American racing driver (1926–1993)

Wesley Charles Vandervoort (May 4, 1926 – September 7, 1993) was an American racing driver. He is best known for competing annually in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, and for his victory at that event in 1967.

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Racing career

Vandervoort competed at Pikes Peak over a period of 12 years.[1] He made a total of 5 Championship Car starts from 1965 to 1969, during which time Pikes Peak was part of the United States Auto Club (USAC) Championship Car season schedule.[2]

Vandervoort finished on the podium nine times during his Pikes Peak career, and recorded only one finish outside of the top ten.[1] He won the event in 1967.[3]

Personal life

Vandervoort was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on May 4, 1926.[2] He owned and operated a garage in Colorado Springs, and was known to make space and tools available to competitors in need.[1] He died on September 7, 1993, in Colorado Springs.[2]

Awards and honors

Complete USAC Championship Car results

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References

  1. [1]
    PPIHC (2022-03-11). "Pikes Peak Hill Climb Hall of Fame Inductees Announced". Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
  2. [2]
    "Wes Vandervoort". www.champcarstats.com. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
  3. [3]
    PPIHC All Time Kings of the Mountain (1916-2018). Retrieved May 5, 2020.
  4. [4]
    "Hall of Fame". Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
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