Roger Dorchy

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

Biography

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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 407 kilometres per hour (253 mph) 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]

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