Contributor Stephen Mitchell has plans for a documentary on the original Carrera Panamericana races (!) and would like to tap the Sports Car Digest readers for information on the epic event.
From Stephen Mitchell:
I have begun work on a documentary project about the Carrera Panamericana road races held in Mexico from 1950-55. These five-day races were colorful, fast and dangerous–perhaps the most dangerous in the world–and required extraordinary skill and bravery on the part of the drivers just to survive the ordeal.
In addition to original footage shot during the race, I am interviewing people who were there or have standing to comment and offer perspective on these historic races. If you know of anyone who should be included in this document of an extraordinary competition, please let me know or have them contact me.
To contact Stephen with information on the original Carrera Panamericana races, email: cineparis@hotmail.com.
[Source: photo credit: Daimler AG]
Thank you to Sports Car Digest for posting this announcement. The results have been terrific!
Hello Stephen,
Hats off to you on this project. My original interest starting in the 6os was based on Porsche cars & drivers…I owned 7 drove 356’s for over 30 yrs. ..but
Packard’s were entered & this has sparked a renewed interest since I own & drive a 1949.
” Packards at Speed” by the late Robert Neal has some coverage of a French owner-driver having an
modified bodied Packard entered that finished the race in good form. I can give you more specifics if
you wish.
Best Regards,
Reed Tindall
fan356@aol.com