Butch Leitzinger

Race Car Driver with Le Mans Success

Butch Leitzinger - Race Car Driver with Le Mans Success
Born

February 28th, 1969
56 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A race car driver competed in various endurance racing events. Achievements include participation in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, where multiple class victories were secured. In addition to Le Mans, involvement in American sports car racing led to notable performances in the American Le Mans Series and Grand-Am series. Achievements in these series contributed to a successful career across different racing formats.

Competed in the 24 Hours of Le Mans

Achieved multiple class victories in endurance racing

Participated in the American Le Mans Series

Raced in Grand-Am series

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