# Ed Hugus

Edward James Hugus (30 June 1923 – 29 June 2006) was an American racing driver.

## Cobra dealer

Hugus was the first Shelby Cobra dealer.

## Racing career
### 1957 Venezuelan Grand Prix

Hugus won his class at the 1957 Venezuelan Grand Prix.

### 24 Hours of Le Mans

Hugus won his class at the 1957 24 Hours of Le Mans.
In the 1965 24 Hours of Le Mans, Hugus is not officially credited as a winner, but legend continues that was a co-driver of the winning car.
Overall, he raced at Le Mans for 10 consecutive years.

## Personal life

Hugus was a veteran of World War II.
A well written review of his life and accomplishments was published on July 17, 2006, in Sports Car Market. https://www.sportscarmarket.com/news/obituary-for-le-mans-winner-ed-hugus

## Racing record
### Complete 24 Hours of Le Mans results

| Year | Team | Co-Drivers | Car | Class | Laps | Pos. | Class Pos. |
| 1956 | Cooper Car Company | John Bentley | Cooper T39 | S1.1 | 252 | 8th | 2nd |
| 1957 | E. Hugus (private entrant) | Carel Godin de Beaufort | Porsche 550A | S1.5 | 286 | 8th | 1st |
| 1958 | E. Hugus (private entrant) | Ray “Ernie” Erickson | Ferrari 250 TR | S3.0 | 278 | 7th | 4th |
| 1959 | E. Hugus (private entrant) | Ray “Ernie” Erickson | Porsche 718 RSK | S1.5 | 240 | DNF (Engine) | DNF (Engine) |
| 1960 | North American Racing Team | Augie Pabst | Ferrari 250 GT SWB | GT3.0 | 299 | 7th | 4th |
| 1961 | North American Racing Team | David Cunningham | O.S.C.A. Sport 1000 | S1.0 | 125 | DNF (Clutch) | DNF (Clutch) |
| 1962 | SEFAC Ferrari | George Reed | Ferrari 250 GT SWB Bertone | GT3.0 | 281 | 9th | 3rd |
| 1963 | E. Hugus (private entrant) | Peter Jopp | AC Cobra Coupé | GT+3.0 | 117 | DSQ (Premature oil change) | DSQ (Premature oil change) |
| 1964 | North American Racing Team | José Rosinski | Ferrari 250 GTO | GT3.0 | 110 | DNF (Propshaft) | DNF (Propshaft) |
| 1965 | North American Racing Team | Masten Gregory Jochen Rindt | Ferrari 250 LM | P4.0 | 348 | 1st | 1st |

### Complete 12 Hours of Sebring results

| Year | Team | Co-Drivers | Car | Class | Laps | Pos. | Class Pos. |
| 1956 | Cooper Car Company | John Bentley | Cooper T39 | S1.1 | 117 | DNF (Flat battery) | DNF (Flat battery) |
| 1957 | C. Flynn | Chester Flynn | Mercedes-Benz 300 SL | GT3.5 | 138 | 33rd | 3rd |
| 1958 | Harry Kullen | John Fitch | Ferrari 250 TR | S3.0 | 85 | DNF (Engine) | DNF (Engine) |
| 1959 | Chester J. Flynn | Ray “Ernie” Erickson | Porsche 718 RSK | S1.5 | 170 | 10th | 4th |
| 1960 | North American Racing Team | Augie Pabst | Ferrari 250 GT SWB | S3.0 | 185 | 4th | 2nd |
| 1961 | North American Racing Team | Alan Connell | Dino 246 S | S2.5 | | DNF (Transmission) | DNF (Transmission) |
| 1962 | Scuderia Bear | George Reed | Ferrari 250 GT SWB EXP | GT3.0 | 187 | 8th | 3rd |
| 1964 | William McLaughlin | Enus Wilson William McLaughlin | Iso Grifo A3C | P+3.0 | 110 | 39th | 7th |
| 1965 | Ed Hugus (Ferrari Owners Racing Association) | Tom O'Brien Charlie Hayes Paul Richards | Ferrari 275 P | GTP | 182 | 12th | 5th |
| 1966 | Ed Hugus | Lake Underwood | Porsche 906 | P2.0 | 204 | 8th | 4th |
| 1967 | Ed Hugus | John Cannon | Porsche 906 | S2.0 | 138 | DNF (Engine) | DNF (Engine) |
| 1969 | Elsco Corporation | Chuck Dietrich Eugene Nearburg | BMW 2002 | T2.0 | | DNF (Oil pump shaft) | DNF (Oil pump shaft) |