Eddie Keizan
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Johannesburg, South Africa
Johannesburg, South Africa
South African| Born | 12 September 1944 Johannesburg, South Africa |
|---|---|
| Died | 21 May 2016 (aged 71) Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Formula One World Championship career | |
| Nationality | South African |
| Active years | 1973–1975 |
| Teams | non-works Tyrrell, non-works Lotus |
| Entries | 3 |
| Championships | 0 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Podiums | 0 |
| Career points | 0 |
| Pole positions | 0 |
| Fastest laps | 0 |
| First entry | 1973 South African Grand Prix |
| Last entry | 1975 South African Grand Prix |
Eddie Keizan (12 September 1944 – 21 May 2016)[1] was a South African racing driver. He raced in three World Championship Formula One Grands Prix during the 1970s, debuting on 3 March 1973. He scored no championship points.
Keizan was born in Johannesburg. After success in South Africa driving saloons and sports cars, Keizan moved into Formula 5000[2] where he won the national championship. He participated in the South African Formula One championships as well, including three World Championship South African Grands Prix, twice with a Tyrrell owned by Alex Blignaut – this car had been previously raced by Jackie Stewart. For the third of his three attempts, Keizan drove a Lotus 72, entered by local outfit Team Gunston.
After Formula One, Keizan raced in touring cars and also concentrated on his business interests. These included owning and leading a successful alloy wheels company, which was eventually rebranded into major tyre retail chain Tiger Wheel & Tyre.[3]
