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Henri Greder was a versatile and passionate French racing driver whose career spanned rallying, endurance racing, and touring car championships from the 1950s through the 1980s. Born on 30 November 1930 in Nancy, he began as a rally co-driver before transitioning into a successful driver role, earning multiple national titles. He was crowned French Rally Champion in the Touring category three times consecutively (1964–1966) and again in 1974, showcasing his adaptability across Ford and Opel machinery.
Greder’s name became synonymous with Corvette racing at Le Mans, where he competed eight times between 1967 and 1975, ofte
Henri Greder was a versatile and passionate French racing driver whose career spanned rallying, endurance racing, and touring car championships from the 1950s through the 1980s. Born on 30 November 1930 in Nancy, he began as a rally co-driver before transitioning into a successful driver role, earning multiple national titles. He was crowned French Rally Champion in the Touring category three times consecutively (1964–1966) and again in 1974, showcasing his adaptability across Ford and Opel machinery.
Greder’s name became synonymous with Corvette racing at Le Mans, where he competed eight times between 1967 and 1975, often with his own team, Greder Racing. His most notable result came in 1970, finishing 8th overall and 1st in GT class with a Chevrolet Corvette, a car he received directly from Zora Arkus-Duntov, the legendary Corvette engineer. His dedication to the marque was unmatched—he raced the same Corvette for six consecutive years, setting a record for the longest tenure of any individual car at Le Mans.
Beyond racing, Greder was deeply involved in motorsport development, later contributing to Chrysler’s Viper Le Mans program. He retired from competition after the 1980 Acropolis Rally and moved to the United States in 1982. Henri Greder passed away in 2012, leaving behind a legacy of grit, innovation, and a lifelong love for speed.
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