George Duller
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George Edward Duller (26 January 1891 – 6 June 1962) was a British champion jockey, before becoming a racing car driver and one of the Bentley Boys.[1] In later life, he trained racehorses.[1][2]
Nationality
British
BritishBorn26 January 1891
| Nationality | British |
|---|---|
| Born | 26 January 1891 |
| Died | 15 February 1970 (aged 83) Epsom, Surrey, England, UK |
| 24 Hours of Le Mans career | |
| Years | 1925–1927 |
| Teams | Sunbeam Motor Co Bentley Motors |
| Best finish | N/A (DNF) |
| Class wins | 0 |
Early life
He was born in Canning Town, Essex (now London)[3], the eldest of 12 children of George Henry Duller, a horse trainer, and his wife Ellen Clara Green.[4]
Personal life
Motor racing career
Duller raced in the 24 Hours of Le Mans three times, from 1925 to 1927. He did not finish the entire race in any of those three entries. He was involved in a pile-up crash at the Maison Blanche (White House) corner in the 1927 race; Duller was unharmed, but he did not enter the race again.
Racing record
Complete 24 Hours of Le Mans results
| Year | Team | Co-Drivers | Car | Class | Laps | Pos. | Class Pos. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | Sunbeam Motor Co |
Henry Segrave |
Sunbeam 3 Litre Super Sports | 3.0 | 32 | DNF (Transmission) | |
| 1926 | Bentley Motors Limited |
Frank Clement |
Bentley 3 Litre Speed | 3.0 | 72 | DNF (Engine) | |
| 1927 | Bentley Motors Limited |
 Baron André d'Erlanger |
Bentley 3 Litre Speed | 3.0 | 34 | DNF (Accident) | |
