Jay Chamberlain
American racing driver (1925–2001)
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Jay Clifford Chamberlain (December 29, 1925 – August 1, 2001) was a racing driver from the United States. He participated in three World Championship Formula One Grands Prix, debuting on July 21, 1962. He scored no championship points. He also participated in numerous non-Championship Formula One races.
BornDecember 29, 1925
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
DiedAugust 1, 2001 (aged 75)
Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
Nationality
American
AmericanActiveyears1962
| Born | December 29, 1925 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
|---|---|
| Died | August 1, 2001 (aged 75) Tucson, Arizona, U.S. |
| Formula One World Championship career | |
| Nationality | American |
| Active years | 1962 |
| Teams | (non-works Lotus) |
| Entries | 3 (1 start) |
| Championships | 0 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Podiums | 0 |
| Career points | 0 |
| Pole positions | 0 |
| Fastest laps | 0 |
| First entry | 1962 British Grand Prix |
| Last entry | 1962 Italian Grand Prix |
Chamberlain finished ninth overall at Le Mans in 1957, but first in class, driving a Lotus Eleven. Chamberlain of Burbank, California, was the United States distributor for Lotus cars.[1]
Racing record
24 Hours of Le Mans results
| Year | Team | Co-Drivers | Car | Class | Laps | Pos. | Class Pos. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 |  Lotus Engineering |
Herbert MacKay-Fraser |
Lotus Eleven | S1.1 | 285 | 9th | 1st |
| 1958 | Lotus Engineering |
Pete Lovely |
Lotus 15 | S1.5 | 39 | DNF | DNF |
Complete Formula One results
(key)
Complete Formula One Non-Championship results
(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)
