Graham McRae
New Zealand racing driver (1940–2021) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Graham Peter McRae (5 March 1940 – 4 August 2021) was a racing driver from New Zealand.
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Born | (1940-03-05)5 March 1940 Wellington, New Zealand |
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Died | 4 August 2021(2021-08-04) (aged 81) |
Formula One World Championship career | |
Nationality | New Zealander |
Active years | 1973 |
Teams | Williams |
Entries | 1 |
Championships | 0 |
Wins | 0 |
Podiums | 0 |
Career points | 0 |
Pole positions | 0 |
Fastest laps | 0 |
First entry | 1973 British Grand Prix |
Last entry | 1973 British Grand Prix |
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He achieved considerable success in Formula 5000 racing, winning the Tasman Series each year from 1971 to 1973,[1] and also at the 1972 L&M Continental 5000 Championship in the United States.[2]
McRae's single outing in the Formula One World Championship was at the 1973 British Grand Prix on 14 July 1973, where he retired in the first lap.[3][4] McRae also competed in the 1973 Indianapolis 500, finishing in 16th position and earning Rookie of the Year.[5]