Peter Broeker
Canadian racing driver (1926–1980)
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Peter "Pete" William Broeker (15 May 1926 - 4 November 1980)[1] was a racing driver from Canada. He participated in one World Championship Formula One Grand Prix, the 1963 United States Grand Prix, driving a Stebro, a car of his own construction.[2] He finished seventh, albeit 22 laps down, and scored no championship points. According to the Toronto Star at the time: "Broeker, first Canadian ever to compete in a world championship Formula One race in a Canadian-built car, finished seventh over-all despite giving away more than 80 horsepower to the rest of the field of 21."[3] He owned Stebro, an aftermarkets performance parts company that is still in operation.
| Born | 15 May 1926 Germany |
|---|---|
| Died | 4 November 1980 (aged 54) Ottawa, Canada |
| Formula One World Championship career | |
| Nationality |  Canadian |
| Active years | 1963 |
| Teams | Stebro |
| Entries | 1 |
| Championships | 0 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Podiums | 0 |
| Career points | 0 |
| Pole positions | 0 |
| Fastest laps | 0 |
| First entry | 1963 United States Grand Prix |
In 1973, Broeker wrote and published Olympic Coins: From Antiquity to the Present.[4] He held US citizenship as well as Canadian.[1]
