Dennis Taylor (racing driver)

British racing driver (1921–1962) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Dennis Taylor (12 June 1921 – 2 June 1962) 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.

Born(1921-06-12)12 June 1921
Sidcup, Kent, England
Died2 June 1962(1962-06-02) (aged 40)
Monte Carlo, Monaco
NationalityUnited Kingdom British
Activeyears1959
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Dennis Taylor
Born(1921-06-12)12 June 1921
Sidcup, Kent, England
Died2 June 1962(1962-06-02) (aged 40)
Monte Carlo, Monaco
Formula One World Championship career
NationalityUnited Kingdom British
Active years1959
Teamsprivateer Lotus
Entries1 (0 starts)
Championships0
Wins0
Podiums0
Career points0
Pole positions0
Fastest laps0
First entry1959 British Grand Prix
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Taylor was killed in the Formula Junior race at Monte Carlo in 1962, ten days before his 41st birthday.

Racing record

Complete Formula One World Championship results

(key)

More information Year, Entrant ...
Year Entrant Chassis Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 WDC Points
1959 Dennis Taylor Lotus 12 (F2) Climax Straight-4 MON 500 NED FRA GBR
DNQ
GER POR ITA USA NC 0
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Complete British Saloon Car Championship results

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate fastest lap.)

More information Year, Team ...
Year Team Car Class 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Pos. Pts Class
1961 Peter Berry Racing Ltd Jaguar Mk II 3.8 D SNE
3
GOO
3
AIN
6
SIL
4
CRY
4
SIL BRH OUL SNE 16th 12 6th
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