
                         Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: WEDNESDAY, June 16, 1993                   TAG: 9306160121
SECTION: SPORTS                    PAGE: B5   EDITION: METRO 
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AUTO RACING-1976 FORMULA ONE WINNER DIES

James Hunt, who captured the Formula One world championship in 1976 during a season marred by Niki Lauda's horrific accident, died of a heart attack at his London home. He was 45.

During his career and retirement, Hunt was as well-known for his temperament as for his driving ability. He raced for six years on the top circuit, earning 10 victories and 14 pole positions in 92 starts.

His 1976 win came after Lauda was injured in a fiery crash midway through the season. Lauda made an amazing return to the circuit six weeks later, but Hunt edged the Austrian by one point to win the title.

by CNB