André Lagache
Male, Deceased Person
1885 – 1938
Who was André Lagache?
André Lagache was a French racing driver who, along with René Léonard, won the very first 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1923. Lagache was an engineer at automobile manufacturer Chenard et Walcker, and was chosen to drive their "Sport" model in the inaugural 24 Hours of Le Mans. The duo drove a distance of 2,209 km over 24 hours and beat another Chenard-Walcker by a four lap margin. Lagache continued to run Le Mans for Chenard et Walcker for the next two years, but was unable to finish the event again. Lagache and Léonard however went on to win the Spa 24 Hours in 1925, the second running of that endurance event.
He was one of the founders of and supplier of the A in FAR.
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- Born
- Jan 21, 1885
- Also known as
- Лагаш, Андре
- Nationality
- France
- Died
- Oct 2, 1938
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on July 23, 2013
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