About Roger Dorchy
Lived 1944 – 2023 (aged 78). Roger Dorchy was a French racing automobile driver.
Roger Albert Marcel Dorchy (15 September 1944 – 26 July 2023) was a French racing driver.
Biography Roger Dorchy was born on 15 September 1944.
Dorchy was known for holding the top speed record at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, setting a top speed of with a WM-Peugeot at the end of the Mulsanne Straight at the 1988 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Roger Dorchy died on 26 July 2023, at the age of 78.
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Who was Roger Dorchy?
French racing driver (1944–2023)
When was Roger Dorchy born?
Roger Dorchy was born on 15 September 1944 in La Ferté-Saint-Samson.
When did Roger Dorchy die?
Roger Dorchy died on 26 July 2023 in Beauvais.
What was Roger Dorchy's occupation?
Roger Dorchy was a racing automobile driver.
What nationality was Roger Dorchy?
Roger Dorchy was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Roger Dorchy. https://biography.guide/roger-dorchy/
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