Ben Pon
Dutch racing driver and vintner (1936–2019) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the racing driver. For the automobile dealer, see Ben Pon, Sr.
Bernardus Marinus "Ben" Pon (9 December 1936 – 30 September 2019)[1] was a Dutch vintner and Olympian and motor racing driver. He competed in one Formula One race, the 1962 Dutch Grand Prix, but had a far longer career in sports car racing, before turning his back on the track to concentrate on the wine trade. He also represented the Netherlands in clay pigeon shooting at the 1972 Summer Olympics, finishing 31st in the skeet event.[2][3]
Quick Facts Born, Died ...
Born | (1936-12-09)9 December 1936 Leiden, South Holland |
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Died | 30 September 2019(2019-09-30) (aged 82) Nijkerk, Gelderland |
Formula One World Championship career | |
Nationality | Dutch |
Active years | 1962 |
Teams | Ecurie Maarsbergen (privateer Porsche) |
Entries | 1 |
Championships | 0 |
Wins | 0 |
Podiums | 0 |
Career points | 0 |
Pole positions | 0 |
Fastest laps | 0 |
First entry | 1962 Dutch Grand Prix |
Last entry | 1962 Dutch Grand Prix |
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Quick Facts 24 Hours of Le Mans career, Years ...
24 Hours of Le Mans career | |
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Years | 1961 - 1965, 1967 |
Teams | Porsche System Engineering, Racing Team Holland, Auguste Vaillet |
Best finish | 7th (1967) |
Class wins | 2 (1961, 1967) |
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