Mike Sparken
French racing driver (1930–2012) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mike Sparken is a pseudonym for Michel Poberejsky (born 16 June 1930 in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine; died 21 September 2012).[1] He was a racing driver from France. He participated in one Formula One World Championship Grand Prix, at the 1955 British Grand Prix on 16 July. He finished seventh albeit nine laps down[2] and scored no championship points.
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Born | (1930-06-16)16 June 1930 Neuilly-sur-Seine, France |
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Died | 21 September 2012(2012-09-21) (aged 82) Beaulieu-sur-Mer, Alpes-Maritimes |
Formula One World Championship career | |
Nationality | French |
Active years | 1955 |
Teams | Gordini |
Entries | 1 |
Championships | 0 |
Wins | 0 |
Podiums | 0 |
Career points | 0 |
Pole positions | 0 |
Fastest laps | 0 |
First entry | 1955 British Grand Prix |
Last entry | 1955 British Grand Prix |
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Sparken was better known as a sportscar driver and much of his success came in events in North Africa.[3]