Roger Dorchy Explained

Roger Dorchy (15 September 1944 – 26 July 2023) was a French racing driver.

Biography

Roger Dorchy was born on 15 September 1944.^[1]

Dorchy was known for holding the top speed record at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, setting a top speed of 407km/h with a WM-Peugeot at the end of the Mulsanne Straight at the 1988 24 Hours of Le Mans.^{[2] [3] [4]}

Roger Dorchy died on 26 July 2023, at the age of 78.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Career Summary: Roger Dorchy . Snap Lap . 27 July 2023.
2. Web site: Profile . driverdb.com. 30 May 2015.
3. Web site: Profile . racingsportscars.com. 30 May 2015.
4. Web site: Roger Dorchy est décédé (1944 – 2023). Endurance-Info. fr. 26 July 2023. 26 July 2023.
5. News: 24 Heures du Mans. Roger Dorchy, l’homme aux 405 km/h, n’est plus . 27 July 2023 . Ouest France . 26 July 2023.