Dennis Taylor (racing driver)
British racing driver (1921–1962) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Dennis Taylor (12 June 1921 in Sidcup, Kent – 2 June 1962 in Monte Carlo, Monaco) was a British racing driver from England. He competed in 500cc Formula 3 from 1952 to 1954. His single World Championship Formula One entry was at the 1959 British Grand Prix driving his Formula 2 Lotus 12, and he failed to qualify.
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Born | (1921-06-12)12 June 1921 |
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Died | 2 June 1962(1962-06-02) (aged 40) |
Formula One World Championship career | |
Nationality | British |
Active years | 1959 |
Teams | privateer Lotus |
Entries | 1 (0 starts) |
Championships | 0 |
Wins | 0 |
Podiums | 0 |
Career points | 0 |
Pole positions | 0 |
Fastest laps | 0 |
First entry | 1959 British Grand Prix |
Last entry | 1959 British Grand Prix |
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He was killed in the Formula Junior race at Monte Carlo in 1962, 10 days before his 41st birthday.