A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to benefit 85-year-old racing legend, Vic Elford. The English racing driver lives in Florida and needs help in his fight against prostate cancer.
The campaign was set up by his friends Brian Redman and Marshall Pruett. Elford’s case of cancer returned and he is suffering mobility issues following a recently broken leg.
The racing legend was known for his adaptability and speed. There weren’t many racing series in the ’60s and ’70s that “Quick Vic” Elford didn’t compete in. Between his races in Formula 1, Can-Am, Trans-Am, NASCAR, at Le Mans and others, the driver built a very impressive CV.
His most legendary season came in 1968, though, when he won the Targa Florio, the 24 Hours of Daytona, and the Rally Monte Carlo, while also competing in his first F1 race and coming home in fourth in the rain.
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He would have also brought Porsche its first-ever overall win at Le Mans the following year were it not for a mechanical failure late in the race.
Elford, with his co-driver David Stern were major players in developing pace-notes in rallying to what they are today. He was even hired by Steve McQueen to do the high-speed driving shots for the 1971 film Le Mans.
Now, though, Elford can’t travel to vintage races, impacting his ability to make an income. The need for mobility aids in his house and mounting medical bills are only worsening the problem.
With a goal of $150,000, Elford’s GoFundMe page has raised nearly $40,000 after being established just two days ago. With such promising momentum, the page will certainly be a relief to the beloved driver.