[Book cover photo: L'Autodrome.].
I was sent this link to a blog post by Philippe Robert, who made a pilgrimage in 2014 to Watkins Glen, New York / USA in tribute to Formula 1 racer, Francois Cevert.
Glad to pass along the link that tells about Mr. Robert's journey to the Glen. The post is, however, in French.
LINK: http://classiccourses.hautetfort.com/archive/2014/10/05/greetings-from-watkins-glen-5462130.html
[Key photo: L'Autodrome].
The key above was Francois's room key from the Glen Motor Inn, where many drivers stayed in the 1960s and 70s during the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix every October. The key was found in Francois's briefcase after he died on the track at Watkins Glen on October 6, 1973. The photo comes from the book about Cevert co-written by the driver's sister and pictured at the top of this post.
It is haunting to see the room key for Room #7, thought to be a lucky number by some. The Glen Motor Inn, overlooking scenic Seneca Lake, still exists and remains in operation to this day, mostly unchanged from the Grand Prix days. As Mr. Robert writes in his blog post, he was able to stay the night in Cevert's very room.
The Cevert book was initially printed in a limited edition in 2013 to mark the 40th year of Cevert's passing.
There is a wish among some fans that the book be translated into English.
BOOK: Francois Cevert: Legendary Driver by Jacqueline Cevert-Beltoise and Johnny Rives.
| Sir Jackie Stewart and Jean-Claude Killy. | ||
| L'Autodrome |
The book is available to read on the premises at the International Motor Racing Research Center in Watkins Glen. As with all the rare books in the reference library at the IMRRC, it may not be checked out.
Thank you, Philippe Robert, for sharing your experience with readers.
In sending me his blog link, Mr. Robert referred to reading my own blog story about Francois Cevert and Watkins Glen as one of the factors in his deciding to make the trip from France to the Glen. You can read my Motor Sport Muse post about looking for signs of Cevert's crash at the Glen on the 40th anniversary of his passing, HERE.
Thank you, Philippe Robert, for sharing your experience with readers.
In sending me his blog link, Mr. Robert referred to reading my own blog story about Francois Cevert and Watkins Glen as one of the factors in his deciding to make the trip from France to the Glen. You can read my Motor Sport Muse post about looking for signs of Cevert's crash at the Glen on the 40th anniversary of his passing, HERE.
RIP, Francois Cevert.
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