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


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About Bob Drake (racing driver)

  • 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.

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