Dennis Taylor (racing driver)
British racing driver (1921–1962)
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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 | 12 June 1921 Sidcup, Kent, England |
|---|---|
| Died | 2 June 1962 (aged 40) Monte Carlo, Monaco |
| Formula One World Championship career | |
| Nationality | |
| 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 |
Taylor was killed in the Formula Junior race at Monte Carlo in 1962, ten days before his 41st birthday.