Edmond Pichon
Edmond Pichon (born May 10, 1882 in Bréhéville , † April 13, 1961 ) was a French racing driver .
Career
Edmond Pichon was a works driver for the French car manufacturer Rolland-Pilain in 1923 in the first Le Mans 24-hour race in motor sport history. Together with Jean Pouzet he drove a Roland-Pilan RP to 23rd place in the overall ranking. After a race time of 24 hours, the duo was 48 laps behind the winners André Lagache and René Léonard on a Chenard & Walcker Sport .
statistics
Le Mans results
| year | team | vehicle | Teammate | placement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 |
 Rolland Pilain
|
Rolland-Pilain RP |
Jean Pouzet
|
Rank 23 |
literature
- RM Clarke: Le Mans. The Bentley & Alfa Years 1923–1939. Brocklands Books, Cobham 1999, ISBN 1-85520-465-7 .
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| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Pichon, Edmond |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | French racing driver |
| DATE OF BIRTH | May 10, 1882 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Bréhéville |
| DATE OF DEATH | April 13, 1961 |