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Cunninghams at Reims
Briggs Cunningham raced his cars at the 12 hour events in 1953 and 1954, while the team were still in Europe after Le Mans. Briggs himself finished 3rd in 53 with Sherwood Johnston, while the Fitch (spectacularly crashed while leading) and Walters Cunninghams retired. In 54 Cunningham/Johnston finished 5th, with Fitch/Walters 6th.
Regarding the 12 midnight starting time, BSC was quoted as saying "What a ridiculous time to start a motor race" - or words to that effect.
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