John Fitzpatrick (racing driver), Date of Birth, Place of Birth

    

John Fitzpatrick (racing driver)

British racecar driver

Date of Birth: 09-Jun-1943

Place of Birth: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Profession: racing automobile driver

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Gemini


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About John Fitzpatrick (racing driver)

  • John Fitzpatrick (born in Birmingham, 9 June 1943) is a former English racing driver, winning many titles throughout his career.
  • He works within motorsport as a consultant doing corporate events and driver management.
  • He published a book "Fitz-My Life at the Wheel" in 2016. He was one of the best Porsche drivers of his era.
  • He began his career driving Touring cars in the BSCC and ETCC, winning the British Saloon Car Championship in 1966.
  • First it was Minis, then Ford Anglias and Escorts; BMW CSs and then Porsche 911s.
  • He then became renowned for his expertise at driving the German machines.
  • He was crowned European GT Champion in 1972, and then again in 1974.
  • He moved to the United States in 1980, driving for Dick Barbour Racing, and capturing the IMSA Camel GT Championship in the process.
  • He won the prestigious Porsche Cup in 1972, 1974 and 1980.
  • In 1981, he moved from driver to team owner-driver, with some success.

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