Bob Drake (racing driver), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Bob Drake (racing driver)

American racing driver

Date of Birth: 14-Dec-1919

Place of Birth: San Francisco, California, United States

Date of Death: 18-Apr-1990

Profession: engineer, Formula One driver

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

For the musician, see Bob Drake (musician)Bob Drake (December 14, 1919 – April 18, 1990) was an American racecar driver.
He participated in one Formula One Grand Prix, on November 20, 1960.
He scored no championship points.
Drake was the last driver to race the famous Maserati 250F in a Formula One World Championship Grand Prix, the 1960 United States Grand Prix.
The 250F was a 2.5 litre front-engined Grand Prix car that was considered obsolete in 1961 due to new engine rules. Aside from being a race car driver, he was a naval diver, restaurateur, and stunt performer.