André Lagache, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

André Lagache

racing driver

Date of Birth: 21-Jan-1885

Place of Birth: Pantin, Île-de-France, France

Date of Death: 02-Oct-1938

Profession: engineer, racing automobile driver

Nationality: France

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

André Lagache (21 January 1885 – 2 October 1938) was a French racing driver who, along with René Léonard, won the inaugural 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1923.
Lagache was an engineer at automobile manufacturer Chenard et Walcker, and was chosen to drive their "Sport" model in the inaugural 24 Hours of Le Mans.
The duo drove a distance of 2,209 km (1,373 mi) over 24 hours and beat another Chenard-Walcker by a four lap margin.
Lagache continued to run Le Mans for Chenard et Walcker for the next two years, but was unable to finish the event again.
Lagache and Léonard however went on to win the Spa 24 Hours in 1925, the second running of that endurance event. He was one of the founders of and supplier of the A in FAR.