Vic Elford

[Rick Iverson]

He taught me how to properly drive a race car. I am bereaved beyond consolation.

Rest comfortably in the cusp of the Lord my God’s hands, and bask in the warm radiance of his smile, and unconditional love.

See you around, Vic.

[E1pix]

Sad to read this, I saw him race at Road America in several cars as a kid.

A Legend. RIP.

[jaweakley]

While working as a gopher at UOP, 1973, I was honored to pick up him at OHare the day before he tested the turbo UOP can-am , as an aspiring driver, we had a great question and answer period… it was awesome…. RIP Mr Elford

[t walgamuth]

Indeed, RIP.

[racingflyboy]

RIP Vic.

I was fortunate enough to have seen him race Can Am at Donnybrooke (now Brainerd Int'i) in the 1971. Then in '98 I got really lucky. I attended the Skip Barber School at Road America. And who was our Instructor? Quick Vic himself. What a wonderful gentleman he was, and being taught by him was one of the best experiences ever, not to mention listening to his stories! Wow.

As our other Skippy instructor (Paul Brand) said one day "Vic is one of the few remaining racers of the 60/70's. Most of his old friends are dead. They got killed". Hope you get to meet up with all of them at the great racetrack in the sky, Vic. You'll be missed down here.

Steve

[scorp997]

I was fortunate enough to meet him at the Chaparral museum grand opening. I loved his wit and deadpan sense of humor (or maybe it was just his accent?).. RIP